Not used for agriculture - Currently an artists' retreat and filming location
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The 4 acres available are low-lying, flat fields situated just above the Ashnola River and at the foothills of the the southern mountains in Keremeos.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land hasn't been farmed recently, but was used as pasture for horses.
Road Access
Yes - Fantastic road access, with space for a farmstand
Electricity
Yes - Separately metered 220amp, single phase
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The owners are excited and hopeful for a farmer to invest in a project on their property, with the same level of care and attention that they have already brought to it. The land has not been recently farmed (pasture for horses only), and would be opportune for conversion to Organic practices. The owners are quite keen that any new farmers should practice ecological farming (does not have to be a certified system), and not use any pesticides or systemic sprays.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Okanagan - wildfires
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - Partially cow-fenced, would need more robust fencing to secure against animals
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Other - Needs groundwater license
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - There is an area where a tiny home or attractive mobile could be placed
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Flower -
Bees -
Practices preferred
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
