Other experience/agricultural/business training - My husband and I met at a permaculture design course and have been running a homestead for around 10 years with various livestock. Looking to expand on perennial plant growth and livestock ownership. We also run a blacksmith business which specializes in garden tools and has been in operation for over 6 years.
Do you have a business plan?
No
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Not much capital required to start up other than possible cost of land.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
To be decided
Farm Project Description
Looking to grow medicinal and perennial plants to sell and create products with. Also interested in using a horse(s) for farm work, plowing land, etc. I learned how to drive a horse 3 years ago and since then we have been using our fjord pony for horse logging on our current property. Would like to expand on this with the creation of a growing space, and carry on with the horse logging as well. Also interested in producing some dairy from a cow and/or goat(s). We would like to continue learning more about and practicing permaculture and rotational grazing to benefit the land and animals. Our animals contribute to a closed loop farm system that we hope to expand on. Currently we own a flock of hens and sell eggs in our neighborhood, would like to continue raising birds and eggs..
Preferred Arrangement
Other - Open to various arrangements depending on situation. Sale of land is a possibility, or open to mentorship and assisting current farmers as well if the situation works with our business plans. We are also open to a property swap.
Duration of the desired agreement
Would like a place to set roots so to speak.
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall of 2024
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
10+
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 2-5
Cultivable Area (acres)
2-5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Good soil would be appreciated, but willing to begin from scratch as well.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - If there are separate residences, this could work.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Barn/hay storage, shop
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Unsure at this point.
Need on-site housing
Yes - We have found that our preference is to be on site with our animals, so living on the land is important to us.
Production type
Flower - Some flowering herbs
Other - Herbs/medicinal plants
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Would need to discuss, and depends on the situation.
