Agriculture-related degree - Washington State University, Viticulture
Do you have a business plan?
No
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings, investors
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Sebastien Laurent Wines
Farm Project Description
We are a couple in our 30s with a 2-year-old child and three dogs, and we’re excited about the possibility of making a vineyard our new home and farm.
I have over a decade of experience in the wine industry, having graduated in viticulture from Washington State University. Currently, I’m employed as a winemaker and vineyard manager locally . This experience has given me a solid foundation in both viticulture and winemaking, and I’m eager to apply my skills to continue growing a successful vineyard on the land.
Our plans for the land are focused on creating a sustainable and thriving vineyard with a strong emphasis on organic farming practices. We aim to cultivate the land in a way that respects the environment while producing high-quality wine. Additionally, with our background in education, we envision the property as a family-friendly environment that could include community outreach and educational opportunities related to organic viticulture.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
MOU -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
10-15 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2-10
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Currently planted and producing is preferred but would be willing to work on land that is not
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Work shop
Need fenced land
Yes - Preferably fence
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - We have machinery available but if possible we would use farm machinery on site
