Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - There are trees that would need to be removed.
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Lots of ground cover. Unsure of the state of the soil beneath. The slope is terraced in some places. Mostly flat.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
30 years ago, this was a commune and was used for mixed farming. It hasn't been used since.
Road Access
Yes - Just off the road, with a track to access land. Need 4WD
Electricity
No - Power pole is adjacent, and an electrical hook-up could likely be arranged
Cell Service
No - Spotty to no cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land
We would like to work in partnership to see the land be productive and healthy.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - There are a few houses nearby, and one trailer that is right beside one of the fields
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Chicken coop and shed, both in need of repair
Land is fenced
Yes - Partial fencing in some disrepair
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - To be discussed, some potential locations.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - This is negotiable. No farmstands or night access.
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - They don't have to be for farming if you are just starting.
Agreement duration
2-3 years, negociable
