A new family farm in Nanoose Bay is looking for young farmers to join them in cultivating this beautiful farmland. Over 1 acre of fertile land is available immediately for cut flower and/or vegetable production. Also open to livestock (sheep, pigs, poultry), bees, and greenhouses - bring your skills and ideas to the farm!
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
30 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - About 5 acres
Cultivable Area
Approximately 1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture - Veggie garden, hens, and newly planted orchard for personal use
Bees - Contracted a beekeeper to bring a few hives to the land
Other - Horses and ponies
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
It has been fallow for several years - grassy with weeds but should be easy to till and cultivate.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The current landholders have been on the property since the end of 2022 - building a home for the family and a barn for their growing herd of horses and ponies. Prior to that, the previous owners' family lived and farmed on the land for over 60 years - growing vegetables and raising chickens. Their farm stand was a gem for the locals! Approximately 1 acre of flat land, previously the chicken run, is available for the leasing farmer, and an additional smaller section by the newly planted orchard. Use of the established vegetable garden (~2,500 sqft) may be discussed.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes - In the buildings
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
This land is to be a long-term family home and farm (regaining farm status is an immediate goal). The landholders are looking for like-minded young farmer(s) to share the family vibe with.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Family and tenants occupy the 2 houses on the property.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Storage room, processing area with a sink, farm stand
Land is fenced
No - Working on having the perimeter fencing in by Spring 2024.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Tractor with rototiller, etc.
Water source
Well - licence to be obtained
Stream/river - licenced
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Have surface water licence for the creek; can apply for ground water licence the the farmer.
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Pigs -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Bees -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good - excellent for crops!
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
