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1 acre for collaborative farming in Gibsons

Located in Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley 9890c69d c6ee 439e 94ee 3f4bb2e4361d

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
18
Wooded Area
Yes - 6
Cultivable Area
8
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 2-4
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock - Goats -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
  • Nursery -
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Sandy loam soil with good drainage, very gentle slope

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Historically part of the Howe Sound Cooperative Cannery. Has been a hobby farm for 51 years. Farm stand at the end of the drive on Russell Rd.

Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

Looking for a young farmer to collaborate on the land and also use space for their own farming projects.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
  • Stream/river -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Grain -
  • Seed -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Flower -
  • Nursery -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
  • Texture - Sandy loam
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • MOU -
  • Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
At least 1 year

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