Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
28 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - most of the property is treed
Cultivable Area
5,000-sqft vegetable garden + up to 16 acres of forest for livestock
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Established garden beds, and natural forest
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This land was likely logged but not farmed previously. The current landholder installed a campground alongside the White River, and raises pigs in forest pastures. There are many more acres of forest available for livestock, and the existing vegetable garden can be managed as a market garden, with potential to expand the growing area.
Cell Service
No - starlink (no cell reception in the Sayward Valley)
Long-term goal or vision for land
Agri-tourism operation with forest-raised livestock and poultry, market garden, farm market for local products, and RV campground. The ultimate goal is to feed people!
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - landholder + tenants
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - garden is fenced, pastures are managed with electric fencing
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
- Well -
- Pond/lake -
- Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - surface water licence for the river
On-site housing
No - RV site with hook-ups
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Long-term potential
