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Organic Farm on the Bay of Fundy

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Land Details

Total land size in acres
6
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
4.5
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 15
Zoning
Current use
  • Vegetable - mixed vegetables
  • Poultry - Layers - just 6!
  • Orchard/Fruit - apples, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, kiwi
  • Greenhouse - 1 heated nursery, 1 heated rosemary, 1 food processing, 4 mixed crop
  • Nursery - vegetable seedlings in early spring
Current practices
  • Certified Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Sandy loam, mostly cleared with one windbreak/stream

Description and historical use of land available for farming

A second-generation farm established in 1992, Owen and Sina transitioned operations of Four Seasons Farm in 2012 from Owen’s family. Thriving since its beginning, the certified organic vegetable farm has been operating continuously for 22 years and provides a steady, well established, and varied supply of traditional and specialty vegetables, as well as culinary herbs, primarily to the Halifax area. Since diversifying its offering in recent years, it now also bears more than 60 fruit and nut trees as well as beautiful cut flowers. Four Seasons Farm operated a micro-cultivation license until 2023 to grow cannabis under the “Bud & Blossom” brand, including all required infrastructure to cultivate, cure and store cannabis. Growing annually, the business has fully sustained and supported farm ownership working full time year-round and a typical employee base of five, working full time from March to November. Equipped with an established customer base of more than 30 restaurants and stores in Halifax, NS, the Four Seasons Farm brand has built a solid reputation for high quality, nutrient-dense produce delivered to the culinary community, as well as individuals and families through a local farmers' market, and its 100-member CSA or vegetable box offering.

Road Access
Yes - Farmhouse lies on Highway 215, the whole farm is accessible by car via driveway & track
Electricity
Yes - NS Power
Cell Service
Yes - some spots on the farm have poor cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land

Our hope is for the new owners of this property to farm organically. We have continuously made thoughtful improvements to the infrastructure here with a view to long-term organic farming, meaningful contribution to the local economy and food system, and sustainability of lifestyle for the farmers. One of only a handful of certified organic farms in Nova Scotia, Four Seasons has been responding to the growing demand for organic, fresh food in this province for 30 years. This has been and continues to be our aspiration, and the business potential in the organic sector remains strong. We would consider working alongside new owners for a time to smooth the transition of ownership. That said, we would be willing to disassemble greenhouses and remove equipment if new owners do not wish to farm. This property has the potential to meet many needs and fulfill a variety of aspirations and dreams.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - wind storms
Current residents living on property
Yes - Three adults and two children
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - processing building, workshop X 2, storage shed X 2, tool storage
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - 2 tractors and all the implements, small tools & equipment you need to grow, wash & store vegetables
Water source
  • Well -
  • Pond/lake -
  • Stream/river -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - 2 drilled wells
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Other - we want new owners to grow food
Practices preferred
  • Certified Organic -
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
  • Texture - sandy loam
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - gently north, loads of sun
  • General fertility (nutrients) -
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
  • Sale of Land -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - for one year
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
1 year

Learn More

Inquire about this listing

Phone: 902-261-2345
Email: order4seasons@gmail.com

Address

8244 Highway 215
Selma, NS, B0N 1T0
CA

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