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2 Acres of Land near Winlaw

Located in Kootenays 87c264df a4c2 454a 9b34 4bcd50b2a776

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
25
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
2.5
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Not used for agriculture - Previous uses include vegetable gardens and pasture.
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

The cultivable area is gently sloped fields in mixed grasses.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

The fields were previously livestock pasture with about half an acre fenced for vegetable gardens.

Road Access
Yes - There is road access to the cultivable areas that is separate from the residential driveway.
Electricity
No
Cell Service
No
Long-term goal or vision for land

The cleared land is well set up for someone to grow vegetables or raise small livestock, it would be great to see it in production. The long-term vision is to lease to a market gardener.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - There is some existing fence and metal t-bar posts that can be moved and upgraded as needed.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Stream/river -
  • Other - 3 hydrants located along the field.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Open to discussion.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock - Sheep -
  • Livestock - Goats -
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Poultry - Broilers -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Silty clay / silty loam
  • Rocky soil - Not sure of topsoil depth, some areas of the fields are rocky
  • Sloping - Gently sloped
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Negotiable
Last modifed about 1 month ago; never expires.