Agriculture-related degree - I graduated from KPU Richmond Farm School. I was at the program in 2018 and 2019.
Farm management (3 years+) - I have been managing my small farm since 2020.
General degree - Bachelor's degree in Software engineering
General farming (3 years+) - I have been farming at my farm since 2020.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Participated in Young Agrarians Business Mentorship in 2021.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - My focus is on growing in the greenhouse. I mostly will grow tomatoes, eggplant, pepper and cucumbers. I also will plant lettuces, basil, peas, garlic, chard and Kale.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Vida Farm
Farm Project Description
Growing vegetables in the greenhouse. I mostly will grow tomatoes, eggplant, pepper and cucumbers.
I also will plant lettuces, basil, peas, garlic, chard and Kale.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Any duration is good. However, I prefer to start with three years.
Ideal date to obtain land by
As soon as possible
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
I can start with 1 Acer or less. It all depends on the land.
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - It depends on the land.
Cultivable Area (acres)
One Acer or Half an Acre would be good.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - It is preferred but not mandatory.
Need fenced land
Yes - It is preferred but not mandatory.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - It is preferred but not mandatory.
Need established water source and infrastructure
City or irrigation water is needed.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - I mostly will grow tomatoes, eggplant, pepper and cucumbers. I also will plant lettuces, basil, peas, garlic, chard and Kale.
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
My ideal is a mix of clay and sand with active organisms, nutrients, water permeability, and a balanced pH. But I understand this is hard to achieve.
