Yes - 2 undeveloped acres with pockets of old cedar trees and lots of brambles
Cultivable Area
3
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - to clear out and cultivate undeveloped 2 acres
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
we are growing most of our veggies in the raised beds and the plots for garlic, squash, corn we using not tilt method just utilizing our own manure, compost and mulch
Our soil is mostly clay so we build lawyers of organic matter from Hegel culture method.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
We bought that land with a vision to be self sustained and develop the abandoned land for 20 years into its beauty and have reward of eating healthy. We couldn't see any fruit trees and vines as all was covered with a blackberry bushes but we were determent and we succeeded. We discovered more than we expected and for the last 8 years the progress is immense.
Road Access
Yes - We actually live in central part of Maple Ridge but we are not affected buy that as the property is surrounded by lots of trees on both sides.
Electricity
Yes - grid
Cell Service
Yes - Shaw,
Long-term goal or vision for land
Share the vision of the growth of this farm with like minded people to live the lifestyle and be independent or create the business structure that can produce income.
A few ideas on our mind like agro-holidays, rural weddings, mushroom farming and open for more.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - 2 houses
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 2 barns, 3 small coop for hatching and 1 trailer coop
Land is fenced
Yes - 3 acres
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - tractor and lots of gardening tools
Water source
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - willing to share my experience to make the process easier
