Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
1.6
Cultivable Area
1.6, maybe a bit more
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Additional 0.3 acres of garden may be available
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The main market garden area has mostly been fallow for the last couple of years, since the initial farmer moved on to a larger property. It is covered in grass and has the remnants of some beds.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The soil is productive and certified organic. The previous farmer worked organically for 7+ years on the property.
Road Access
Yes - Direct access off of back road to the property, with separate gate.
Long-term goal or vision for land
To see the land productively used to grow food, to have someone looking after the land and keeping it tidy.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - There is a main house and outbuilding, which the landowners live in year-round.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - There is a small walk-in cooler, a small greenhouse, and a larger tractor shed and storage unit. There is also a covered wash area with a water hook-up
Land is fenced
Yes - Cow-fencing all around - have not had issues with deer in the past
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Tractor and attachments, small AC unit in the cooler, some other tools may be available
Water rights to these sources
Yes - City water with an agricultural permit; flat fee for the permit + charges for over-use
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Flower -
- Greenhouse -
- Bees -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
