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5 acres in ALR

Located in Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley 27d5a547 9b62 4cb5 a5a5 cc26e7b541fc

Land Details

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
Zoning
ALR
Current use
    Current practices
    • Organic -
    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 source
      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
      • Vegetable - all
      • Livestock - any
      • Grain - good luck
      • Seed - Development of a local seed bank would be cool
      • Orchard/Fruit - Its possible with serious soil improvements
      • Greenhouse - Definitely zoning allows for 30,000 SF
      • Bees - Already here, but open to more
      • Mushroom - outdoor cultivation possible, containerized culivation practical.
      • Nursery - Yes, as long as a portion of the land is cultivated with vegetables.
      • Other - Open to ideas!
      Practices preferred
      • Certified Organic -
      • Organic -
      • Conventional -
      • Other - Permaculture food gardens, 4 season green housing
      Agronomic potential
      Good
      Soil details
        Preferred arrangement
          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.

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          Last modifed 5 months ago; 2024-11-22.