Most of the surface is rolling hillside and pasture, suitable for grazing animals (cows, sheep, goats). Several acres featured a creek, classified riparian zone, so cannot be used due to environmental protection.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has previously hosted alpaca, goats, chickens, horses. The neighbouring farms who share similar soil and terrain have planted apple and cherry trees.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
We are an intergenerational family farm; three generations currently live here. The eldest are retired, and looking to not raise cattle anymore. The middle generations are raising 4 kids who are 12 and under, as well as chickens. It's not our main income, but we'd love to put the land to good use, keep farm status, and cultivate sustainable food for ourselves and our community. We currently have approx 100 layer hens, whose eggs we sell around the neighbourhood. (Website: https://kelownafarmfresheggs.weebly.com/). We'd be curious about finding a low-maintenance farming partner who can help keep this land used well.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - 8 people
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - We do have a barn; we can talk about sharing use
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - They are currently held by us as landowners
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Since this is an active and primary residence, we'd need to have good communication in place
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock - Cattle -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Hay & Forage -
Flower -
Bees -
Mushroom -
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
Rocky soil -
Sloping -
Unknown -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
License -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
