General farming (3 years or less) - 2 seasons working on busy vegetable farms, field work, harvesting, packing, seeding and transplanting. Many years experience working with animals and livestock.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I have a specific small business plan set out, however this is open for adaptation depending on the opportunities that arise.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings/inheritance, I have enough to get started, but imagine that I will need loans for equipment etc as the business grows.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - I am looking at loans and grant options too, depending on the land and what resources/buildings are already available.
Project
Farm Name
Fruition Farms
Farm Project Description
For me the possibilities are endless, depending on the opportunity and the land available. I would like to have the option of trying out different crops and freedom to choose what works best for me and the land, also factoring in any perennials that have already been put in place. I am very willing to adapt to market needs and different streams of revenue, selling at market or direct to businesses, potential for an online store or farm stand also. My previous work background has been in the hospitality industry, as such I have many contacts in restaurants in the Sea to Sky. I would like to start the farm small, and hope to let it naturally expand over time as we asses what works best.
My vision is a lot where I can have a small greenhouse for micros and edible flower production, a small outdoor space for perennial herbs, and a shed space for mushroom growing. Any outdoor space would be used as a seasonal market garden and I would also love to plant a large crop of garlic, space permitting.
In my most ideal situation, housing or a space to park an rv would be available, I also keep horses and the potential to have them on site would be a dream.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Ideally it would be a 3 year minimum, enough time to get the business established, however I would consider any options at this point.
Ideal date to obtain land by
I'm ready to begin this venture ASAP, however this is my long term dream and I'm happy to be patient for the right place.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Ideally 3-5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
I will need space for a greenhouse but not necessarily bare land.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
If the land is going and ready to be farmed then that would be great, however not necessary. I would just need a large, fairly flat space to install greenhouse and growing shed if not already there. Ideally there would be power and water available on site.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Ideally a greenhouse or space to put one, possibly a small tool shed/ packing space.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Minimal, for greenhouse production
Need on-site housing
Yes - It would be amazing if there was an option for housing however not necessary
Production type
Vegetable - Markey garden/seasonal veggies, depending on space and potential for greenhouse
Livestock - Sheep - Space permitting, I would love to have a small flock of sheep for wool production.
Poultry - Layers - Space permitting, laying hens enough to produce eggs for myself and the community, not necessarily for sale.
Greenhouse - Micro greens, herbs and edible flowers
Flower - Wildflowers/decorative flowers for sale by bunch at market
Mushroom - I hope to try different varieties depending on demand
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Not something that I have looked into but I am willing to do so.
