Not used for agriculture - Currently vacant. 2 acres of the same lot is reserved for residential structure and living.
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
3 acres. It is part of a 5-acre parcel. The landlord wishes to reserve 2 acres for her own use. There is a licensed well on the property so the land has ample water access and is powered by BC Hydro. The landlord is currently growing (on a very small scale) vegetables closer to her principle residence but the rest of the land is not being farmed at all.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
I have limited knowledge of it. The neighbours, however, are either growing fruits and vegetables or boarding horses.
Road Access
Yes - The lot is north to the road, and I believe there's another road going around it.
Electricity
Yes - BC Hydro
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
We hope to learn from the farmer(s) and would like to provide resources to them (i.e. investment in machinery, housing, marketing, etc) to grow with them. It is also our goal to add value to this land. Therefore, we are open to all agricultural activities (as long as deemed suitable for the land and law-abiding). We prefer a mix of market garden and small animals but it is not a requirement.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Landlord lives on property with her daughter and sometimes her parents.
Availability of farm buildings
No - Landlord is willing to invest.
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Well is part of the lot.
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Pigs -
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Bees -
Mushroom -
Nursery -
Other - We are open. We prefer possibilities to build structures and bring in machinery to add value to the land.
Practices preferred
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Unknown - We are not farmers and know little about the soil/farming in general. We could use some help on that...
Preferred arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - The farmers will be working/living in close proximity so we require a thorough background screening/reference check just to be safe.
