Agriculture-related degree - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems BSc.
Apprenticeship - I've done 3 seasons on other farms.
General farming (3 years+) - I grew up farming and I've been actively farming on my land for 6 years
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Marketing
Do you have a business plan?
No
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings, existing farming materials (hoses, sprinklers, irrigation, pots, seeds, contact for manure and compost)
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
Hi my name is Emily and I live on the north shore. I've been living on a homestead here for 6 years. My home is rented and I maintain some of the orchard, I have chickens, ducks, veggies, flowers and for the first time meat rabbits. The land I live on is challenging because it's very steep and has limited daylight. I have had successful years here but I'm finding that they are far and few between and I would like to expand my growing capabilities onto a flat services parcel. Myself and my friend Larissa are interested in leasing land to expand our growing potential. We are both interested in farming enough for our families, doing some farm gate sales to support our hobby and to contribute to our community. This could be one dedicated crop like garlic, pumpkin patch, weaving materials, workshops.
We are both proven, dedicated farmers. Larissa lives in town with her family but has owned and managed her a homestead in the Yukon prior to moving to the area. We are both employed but make time for our passions.
Please let us know if you think we'd be a good fit
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Other -
Duration of the desired agreement
2 yrs
Ideal date to obtain land by
Spring 2025 or late fall 2024
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
5
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - This isn't a downside unless we are required to do indepth forestry managment
Cultivable Area (acres)
2
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Worked in the last few years
Some farm systems such as compost area
small degree of weed management in the last few years is idea
If it was raw land I would want a longer commitment to develop the garden
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I don't mind being mindful to others living space
Need farm buildings
Yes - Greenhouse and some out buildings would be helpful
Need fenced land
Yes - I would love the opportunity to have some grazing pastrurelands if the fit was right. I would likely not build up that type of investment until year 2
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - No, although it would be a perk.
Need established water source and infrastructure
Water pressure system for overhead sprinklers and irrigation
