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Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 98189f9f d0ad 46f8 bd21 260c24fa3e13

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
1/2
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
1-4
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Existing garden beds can be expanded
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - annuals and perennials (i.e. greens, roots, beans, fruits)
  • Livestock - Hobby animals (cow, horses, pigs, chickens)
  • Orchard/Fruit - peach, apple, pear, plum
  • Flower - Mixed flowers (bulbs, annuals, perennials) planted for pollinators
Current practices
    State of the surface of the cultivable area

    In production for the past 15+ years with yearly application of homemade compost. Beds covered in fall/winter with leaves and soiled straw to protect soil and add nutrients.

    Description and historical use of land available for farming

    Heritage fam with mixed use agriculture. The current garden beds have been used for veggie and fruit production for the past 15+ years using organic methods / inputs. Historical use unknown but likely grass cover or pasture for livestock.

    Road Access
    Yes - Garden located alongside the road and accessible via a gate.
    Electricity
    Yes - 115V available from a barn adjacent to the garden.
    Cell Service
    Yes - Excellent
    Long-term goal or vision for land

    Long term goal is to keep the space for small scale veggie and fruit production. Open to planting more fruit trees and working to establish a permaculture design.

    Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
    Yes
    Current residents living on property
    Yes - Owners and some renters live on site
    Availability of farm buildings
    Yes - Shed for tools and potentially space in the barn
    Land is fenced
    Yes - Deer fence around the entire perimeter of the garden/orchard space. Ground fencing upgrades needed.
    Availability of farm machinery and tools
    Yes - Various tools (shovels, pitchfork, rake, hoes etc) available
    Water source
    • Irrigation system -
    • Other - municipal water, water taps throughout garden on the edge of the beds
    Water rights to these sources
    Yes - municipal
    On-site housing
    Yes - open to discussing a mobile home
    Restricted access of visitors
    Yes - As the residence is private, guests are encouraged to access the garden via the gate at the roadside.
    Types of production you are open to
    • Vegetable - All
    • Orchard/Fruit - All
    • Flower - All
    • Bees - All
    • Mushroom - All
    Practices preferred
    • Organic -
    • Other - permaculture and regenerative practices encouraged
    Agronomic potential
    Good
    Soil details
    • Texture - loamy
    • Sloping - a section of the garden is slightly sloping
    • Thick topsoil - Compost added yearly
    • General fertility (nutrients) - Good fertility. Compost, leaves, cardboard, and straw used for mulch.
    • Good drainage - A bit of pooling in one corner of the largest bed in the winter
    Preferred arrangement
    • Lease -
    • License -
    Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
    Yes - Can provide information on past land use and teach fundamentals
    Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
    Yes - Preferred
    Agreement duration
    Approximately 3 years

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