General farming (3 years+) - Sheep, cattle and goat farming. 50+ sheep and 300+ cattle. 5 years.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Would like to find grazing lease or land to product hay to support expansion of existing operation.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - We have some savings to purchase livestock though before we find a loan or grant we want to see what is available.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grant or loan.
Project
Farm Name
Howdy Doodly Farm
Farm Project Description
Currently small scale poultry, sheep, and goat farm with petting zoo. Hoping to expand into hay production to allow for on site livestock expansion or for a grazing lease. Cost of hay is currently keeping us small scaled. We own 40 acres though the majority of the land is on a detached island with no viable area for hay production or feasible grazing.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
June 2024
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
30+
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
30+
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Able to take over hay operations or grass seeded and fenced for livestock grazing.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Either is fine.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Would need animal shelter for livestock property. Need hay barn.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Need tractor for feeding animals or for hay production
Need established water source and infrastructure
Autowaters or available water for livestock and irrigation for hay production.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Livestock - Cattle - Graze cattle on land
Livestock - Sheep - Graze livestock on land
Hay & Forage - Produce hay and grow animals on our current property
