Here is an opportunity for a young and energetic farmer to get involved in a developing fig orchard, from start to finish, learn as you go with the landholders!
Land Details
Total land size in acres
1.99 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
Approximately 1.65 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - up to 0.59 acres
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
Orchard/Fruit - developing fig orchard
Current practices
Other - regenerative
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Recently tilled and conditioned for planting figs in the spring 2025.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Nearly 1-acre of the cultivable area was a thick blackberry bramble when the landholders purchased the property in 2021. It was mechanically cleared, followed by a herd of goats, and currently maintained by two goats. The landholders tilled and conditioned the soil, cultivated a ground cover, and removed blackberry roots in preparation for planting a fig orchard. The next-door neighbour is a productive vineyard, suggesting that this land has good potential for orchard production.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes - limited access from farm dwelling
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Long-term goal is to develop a profitable, small-scale farm enterprise - a fig orchard - while nurturing and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The landholders are excited to embark on this new venture, and seeking to engage with young, aspiring farmers to share the work, learnings, and joys of farming.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - 1.75 acres perimeter fencing. One growing area has 4' fence and the second has a 6’ fence.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
None -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Orchard/Fruit - developing fig orchard
Practices preferred
Other - Regenerative farming
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Rocky soil -
Sloping - South-facing
Thick topsoil - conditioned top soil, pH 6.1 Shawnigan-type
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Other - The landowners are looking to develop a medium to long-term working relationship with an aspiring farmer that could begin with part-time employment and evolve into a management/profit-sharing role and eventually a lease.
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
