General farming (3 years or less) - Operating sheep business for 1 year, small-scale chicken/egg producer 3 years
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Rotational grazing with sheep/chickens, broiler/lamb production direct to market
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Personal income/savings sufficient to fund farm startup
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Seeking additional funding for equipment upgrades
Project
Farm Name
Ranch down the Road
Farm Project Description
I am running a lamb and poultry operation providing a local option for pasture-raised meats. My pasture management practices include no-til and organic fertilization methods with a distinct focus on animal welfare. I aim to create a business that thrives on providing the livestock with a good life on the farm while working with the ecosystem to produce a high-quality product.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Other - Rent to own
Duration of the desired agreement
3+ years
Ideal date to obtain land by
June 2024
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
6+ acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - open to some wooded area, as long as at least 5 acres of pasture
Cultivable Area (acres)
5+ acres pasture
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
I would prefer at least 5+ acres of fenced pasture, 10 acres of pasture would be better. So that I may remain close to my animals, I am looking for a space that I could live on (in my renovated travel trailer) with electric and water hookups. Ideally the pasture would have a shelter or barn for my sheep, though I will build something if nessisary.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I value my privacy but would consider residing on the property with the landlord if my space is respected
Need farm buildings
Yes - barn/animal shelters
Need fenced land
Yes - Sheep fencing
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - use of a tractor would be valuable, but not required
Need established water source and infrastructure
Pasture irrigation and water for livestock
Need on-site housing
Yes - Space for my trailer or other suitable housing
Production type
Vegetable - Supplement my sheep/chicken feed, personal consumption, possible produce for farmers market
Livestock - Sheep, chickens
Hay & Forage - Hay
Greenhouse - small greenhouse for starter plants
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Other - I intend to go organic as my business grows to accommodate the additional cost
