Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is available through the BC Land Matching Program- if you are interested in learning more, please send an email to ari@youngagrarians.org
Total land size in acres
30
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Hay & Forage -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Fields are large and flat, with excellent sun exposure.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has been hayed for the past 20 years. Today, much of the field space remains in hay, but the landholder has also converted some of the space into a regenerative mixed vegetable and cannabis farm
Road Access
Yes - The fields are bordered by public roads
Electricity
No - Not available in fields
Long-term goal or vision for land
This landholder would like to see the space be farmed using regenerative practices and would like to use their extra space to support an experienced farmer develop or expand a financially viable farm business. The landholder is also a farmer and would be open to collaborating on some infrastructural projects, as well as sales outlets
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder lives on site with their family
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - A small structure for storing tools and equipment may be made available to the incoming farmer
Land is fenced
Yes - The property has some deer fencing, but upgrades would be needed
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Small tractor with tiller.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Has a surface water license for Sprott Lake. There is no well-access to the fields, so an incoming farmer would need to utilize water storage facilities or be prepared to drill a well
On-site housing
No - Potential to put your own mobile home but would be later down the line. 15 mins from port alberni.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- License -
- MOU -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
Up to discussion, ideally long term
