Farm management (3 years or less) - Salt Spring seeds Farm head gardener and co-managed farm
Apprenticeship - 1 Year Apprentice of Dan Jason from Salt Spring Seeds, Lived on the land.
General farming (3 years+) - I have been growing food for over 10 years.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - We will be growing a variety of vegetables for sale at markets and csa.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Green Food Farm
Farm Project Description
Green Food Farm
Welcome to Green Food Farm, your go-to source for fresh, highly nutritious vegetables! Our farm specializes in cultivating a rich variety of high-value foods, with a keen focus on crisp celery, leafy greens, and a diverse array of healthy options. We're thrilled to bring our produce directly to you at the markets in Campbell River and Courtenay. Plus, don't miss out on our charming farm stand right on the land and our community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. Join us in savoring the goodness of nature!
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years and possibly more
Ideal date to obtain land by
May 15 2024
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1.5 to 2 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Fenced and flat with available water for the entire year.
We can fence if needed and till, open to pasture that is flat and not compacted.
Full sun.
Good access.
Open to landowner residing on property
No - Would prefer land that has no owner directly on farm
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - Fenced for deer and Elk or we can fence.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Guaranteed fresh water all year. Min. 6 gpm
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Celery, greens, lettuces, microgreens, many other vegetables
Greenhouse - Will erect small greenhouse for starting seeds. Aprox 10' x 10'
Flower - Cut flowers for sale and edible flowers for greens
