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Farm family looking for long term mixed use farm.

Located in
  • Kootenays -
  • Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands -
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Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Farm management (3 years+) - Running market garden operation
  • General farming (3 years+) - Market garden, seed production, poultry and goat management.
  • Other experience/agricultural/business training - Time working for NGO on high altitude greenhouse project in Tajikistan.
Do you have a business plan?
No - We are open to formulating a business plan based on opportunity.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Currently have farm income as main income, with work on dairy farm as seasonal.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - Other than from working to finance the costs, it depends on the situation available.

Project

Farm Name
Farm Project Description

Preferred Arrangement
  • Registered Lease on Title -
  • Lease -
  • Transfer / Succession -
  • Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term
Ideal date to obtain land by
Indefinite

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
10-100
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 10-75%
Cultivable Area (acres)
5-40
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Depending on land use, yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Previously used, currently used. Not cleared forest land.

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - If there is privacy of the operation, for landowner and tenant, this can work.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Outbuildings for equipment storage etc
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need on-site housing
Yes - If we were to move for an opportunity, we would need accommodation, as we are a family with children.
Production type
  • Vegetable - Possible small market garden
  • Livestock - Cattle - Possible beef operation
  • Grain - Possible small scale heritage grains for bakeries
  • Hay & Forage - If needed for livestock
  • Orchard/Fruit - Apples, pears, etc for possible cider production
Type of agriculture
  • Certified Organic -
  • Other - Open to not being certified
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I have insurance coverage through Cooperators
Last modifed 10 months ago; 2025-02-09.