Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
5 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 2.5 acres
Cultivable Area
1.25 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 1.5 acres to be cleared
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Approx 2.5 acres of the property were filled after clearing. The agricultural capability of the property has been improved from Class 6W to Class 4W in areas with Organic Soils and Class 3W in Heron Soils. Topsoil depth in reclaimed areas is approximately 30 cm.
This work was done under permit from the ALC.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The available land was forested when purchased. We reclaimed approx. half the property for agricultural use.
Road Access
Yes - Single lane gravel
Electricity
Yes - 3 200 amp services available
Cell Service
Yes - Telus, Bell, Rodgers
Long-term goal or vision for land
Sustainalble agricultural mixed use
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - High water table, surrounding forest shows evidence of past wildfire event.
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners live on property
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Possible for accessory building attached to owners residence to be used as processing facility for garden veg.
Land is fenced
Yes - Partially, owner is willing to selectively fence culitvated areas, and provide electric fencing as required.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Owner has compact track loader, excavator, and other equipment available.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Mobile home allowed
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
- Conventional -
- Other -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - I'm no farmer but have years of experience in construction, land clearing and business development.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Usual stuff, proof of ability to legally reside and work in Canada. Criminal records check, and phone #'s of references. etc.
Agreement duration
Open to discussion.
