Cresta Roca Farm is a 5 acre permaculture farm located on Gabriola Island, specializing in registered Nigerian Dwarf goats and heritage poultry. The farm is seeking a vegetable or flower farmer and/or beekeeper to make use of about 1/2 acre of land that is still available on the property. This is an opportunity for an experienced gardener / beekeeper who enjoys remote, farm lifestyle on a small Gulf Island, and is keen to explore the farming potential of this land. Must be animal savvy and can enjoy roosters!
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Cresta Roca Farm is home to herds and flocks of animals - goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, and red wriggler worms. The available land, in 2 sections of approximately 1/4 acre each, is currently unused and in fallow grass. It's not a large space, and it may take some time to develop the growing areas (fencing, etc.) and build soil. The farm has a plenty supply of red wriggler worms and vermicompost to contribute to organic growing!
Road Access
Yes - Through the main driveway and gate.
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes - limited
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholder envisions building a stronger farming presence on Gabriola and Vancouver Island, and doing more agrotourism on the farm - farm accomodations, tours, workshops, etc. Sharing land with a vegetable/flower grower would help diversify the farm, and greatly add value towards this vision.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Landholder and wwoofers live on the property.
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No - There is a small fenced garden area with a few raised beds, but the rest is currently unfenced.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - The farm has water licence.
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Flower -
Bees -
Mushroom - in the wooded area
Practices preferred
Organic -
Other - Permaculture
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
