Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Took a microloan out to start microgreens. Will need a loan to help finish the hydroponic unit in re to placing and training.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grant covers $180-250,000, total cost is $315000. Loan monies for the difference between
Project
Farm Name
Nyce Nursery
Farm Project Description
Currently growing microgreens from my home. Have a grant for a hydroponic unit to grow leafy greens and herbs. Unit is 10X40 and requires water and electricity. Need land that has access to both. We will erect a greenhouse and grow in the ground around the unit and greenhouse.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
10 years +
Ideal date to obtain land by
July 2024
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Surrounding the area we want to be growing in is just fine
Cultivable Area (acres)
1
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Workable soil
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - No but if you have an empty greenhouse or farm building we would make use of it too
Need fenced land
Yes - We can do that if needed
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Anything, or nothing if you don't have. We will purchase
Need established water source and infrastructure
Water line and a hydro hook up
Need on-site housing
Yes - Tiny home or liveable RV. Willing to relocate from Ucluelet
