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Small farm opportunity

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

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
5
Wooded Area
Yes - 3 acres
Cultivable Area
Up to 2
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Not used for agriculture - Regenerating forest/wild zone
  • Vegetable - Mixed vegetables and garlic
Current practices
  • Organic -
  • Other - Permaculture principles
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Partially ready to go. Some in grass/overgrown pasture.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Used to be grazing land for a dairy farm.

Road Access
Yes - Two separate driveways.
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

Regenerative farming. Shared food growing efforts. Protection of wild zone.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No - Possible future construction.
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Well -
  • Other - Large cistern 160+ m3
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - Established RV site available.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Grain -
  • Seed -
  • Hay & Forage -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
  • Nursery -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Other - Regenerative focus.
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
  • Texture - Loam/sandy loam
  • Sloping - Benches with gentle slope
  • Good drainage - Fluctuating water table
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - For construction or mechanical engineering related works.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - If living on site - references may be requested.
Agreement duration
1-5 years.

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Last modifed 4 months ago; 2024-12-31.