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Henry-John Stokes

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  • Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley -
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Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Farm management (3 years+) - I owned and operated my own farm in South Africa for 4+ years
  • General farming (3 years+) - Sheep, Cows, Mixed Grains (Corn, Oats, Wheat, Canola, Soy beans, Peas and Grasses), Greenhouses (Lavender and various other flowers)
Do you have a business plan?
No
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Still looking for a property and land to start a new farming operation. We are looking for grants or loans

Project

Farm Name
Elim Farms
Farm Project Description

Our vision for Elim farms is to bring some of our South African home to our new home in Canada. We are passionate about agriculture and see it as the best way to contribute to this great country. We are looking to start off with a few greenhouses to plant lavender, as well as other desired crops. We would love to incorporate our love of lavender and delve into Apiculture as an add on.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Permanent
Ideal date to obtain land by
January 2025

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
Atleast 5 Acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
NA
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - 100 Acres
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

NA

Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
Yes - House, shop
Need fenced land
Yes - We want to keep animals away from the flowers and greenhouses
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Skid steer, small utility tractor
Need established water source and infrastructure
River access or dugout water for irrigation
Need on-site housing
Yes - House for me and my wife and dogs
Production type
  • Greenhouse - For lavender and various other crops
  • Flower - Lavender and other flowers
  • Bees - Honey bees
Type of agriculture
  • Conventional -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
No
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