Total land size in acres
10
Cultivable Area
2.4 A currently cultivated, now fallow
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 3.2 acres flat glacial lakebed upland never farmed
State of the surface of the cultivable area
cultivated areas is lower slope, south aspect, unshaded, 5-10 degree slope
weedy, small rocks at surface, soil silt/clay/loam
sprinkler irrigation, plus gravity-feed driplines from 2500 gal cistern
all water pumped from Bonaparte River
Description and historical use of land available for farming
3.2 A on upper flat - ancient bottom of glacial Lake Kamloops, never farmed, seeded to crested wheat ~40 years ago
flat, excellent soil
no irrigation water at present, easy to install solar booster pump to access from lower supply
Road Access
Yes - direct from paved road to cultivated area, tractor/4x4 only to upper
Electricity
Yes - 200 amp service
Cell Service
Yes - good reception
Long-term goal or vision for land
area is hot, dry - only true desert in Canada
has been family home/recreational property for 50 years, owner now must live elsewhere
owner's kids not farmers, still want to keep place for occasional recreation, family visits
want partnership with farmer/farm family to make productive use of land, possibly build home for future
may need to sell property to realize cash for debt reduction if cannot make satisfactory arrangement with farmer (two large farm neighbours would certainly buy)
all negotiable to address joint interests
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - fires in timber around Ashcroft last few years, no direct threat, roof sprinklers installed as needed,has been smoky
Current residents living on property
Yes - owner will retain exclusive use of small family home. partner may wish to occupy older mobile home
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - old stable/hayshed,needs roof repair and cleanout
Land is fenced
Yes - 2-rail fence all around, good for gentle horses, needs minor repairs
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - 26 hp Mahindra tractor/loader, rakes, harrows, brush mower, manure spreader, hand tools mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrical
Water source
- Stream/river -
- Irrigation system -
- Other -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - license from Bonaparte river
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Rocky soil -
- Sloping -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
- Registered Lease on Title -
- Lease -
- License -
- Business Partnership -
- Sale of Land -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - thorough review all systems, soil tests, crop suitabiity analysis, business planning
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - character, business, landlord, bank
Agreement duration
propose 2 year with renewal option, open to lease to purchase arrangement
