This 34 acre property is scenically surrounded by mountains and is minutes away from Slocan Lake. The farmland on the property includes 4 acres of level fields that are currently managed by light grazing and mowing. This property has all the beauty and privacy of a remote mountain location, but is less than 10 minutes from New Denver.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
34
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
4
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
Vegetable - Fully fenced 90 x 90 ft garden with an outbuilding.
Hay & Forage -
Other - Landholder has horses.
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The fields are 4 level acres of grazed land. The soil is silty clay.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The farmland on the property includes 4 acres of level fields that are currently managed by light grazing and mowing. Past production includes certified organic garlic and raspberries. More recently, some cover crops have been applied to the fields.
Road Access
Yes - One-lane, local road. Winter maintenance is done by local landowners.
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
There is opportunity for a variety of annual or perennial crops to be grown at this location as there are three separate fields and a fenced garden area that can be put into production. The land will be shared with the landholder, their dogs, and two horses. There is a home on the property which can be made available for the farmer to rent.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire risk area.
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Some space may be available depending on intended use.
Land is fenced
Yes - 90 x 90 ft fenced garden area.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Due to the road being local use only, visitor access to be discussed.
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable - Market garden, berries
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Seed -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Texture - silty clay
General fertility (nutrients) - Fields are currently grazed.
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Willing to offer some knowledge and skill sharing.
