Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
10
Wooded Area
Yes - Wooded area along the creek.
Cultivable Area
1-2 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Overgrown with mixed grasses and weeds.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land is historically part of a farm homestead. The most recent use of the land for farming was 2020, with laying hens and a large vegetable garden in production. The larger field was cut for hay.
Road Access
Yes - Shared residential road.
Long-term goal or vision for land
Long term vision for the land is to share it with a farmer who is keen to steward the land and improve the soil health. Open to different types of annual production and small-scale livestock.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire risk area
Current residents living on property
Yes - Multigenerational family living on the property.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Chicken coop and small pig shelter available. Some storage potential.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Unknown if the water licence is for agriculture use. Will look into it.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Open to hear farmer's plans for customers or other visitors. For discussion.
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Flower -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
- Texture -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Willing to share what has worked on this land in the past.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Would like references.
Agreement duration
Negotiable. 2 years to start.
