Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
15ac and 20ac
Cultivable Area
15ac and 20ac
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - potential to expand from 15ac to 17ac and 20ac to 25ac
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Little work needed on the 15ac an a little more work needed on the 20ac
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Prior to the 2021 forest fire we had asparagus and blueberries on the 15ac and have not replanted what was lost. We also a number of years ago ran a crop of cauliflower.
Prior to that it was hay.
The 20ac parcel has only been hay previously but has not been used for hay for at least 6 years, we had some cattle grazing from some neighbors as well.
Road Access
Yes - Driveway
Electricity
No - But could be installed at a shared cost if needed
Cell Service
Yes - Sometimes spotty but overall we have service
Long-term goal or vision for land
It depends on the individual or company interested in what we have. We are open to long term ideas.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire in 2021
Current residents living on property
Yes - Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No - No buildings available but could be built if needed and costs shared
Land is fenced
Yes - The 15 ac is 8ft deer fenced the 20ac is barbed wire but will need fixing if needed
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Yes many tractors and implements as well as bed former/mulcher
Water source
- Well -
- Stream/river -
- Irrigation system -
- Other -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Yes, plenty of water rights
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - This can be discussed
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
- Flower -
- Greenhouse -
- Bees -
- Nursery -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
- Conventional -
Soil details
- Rocky soil -
- Thick topsoil -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Yes we need to know what you are capable of
Agreement duration
short to long
