Up to 3 acres available for farm use on this acreage in Saanich. The land has not been farmed, and will need some development - water, fencing, soil work, etc. The landholders are open to a variety of farm business plans, including vegetable, greenhouse, and livestock operations.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
5 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
up to 3 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
non-ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture -
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
fallow grass
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has not been farmed, and is mowed once a year for maintenance.
Road Access
Yes - separate entrance from Interurban Rd
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholders are seeking productive use of the land, and farm status for the property.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
None - will consider drilling a well or digging a pond
Other - city water could be brought in from the road
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Pigs -
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
