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
10 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 6 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Nursery -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Silt sand soil that has been amended over many years on a Southern slope
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Fields and non-heated greenhouse that has been used for organic production of vegetables, flowers, and seeds
Road Access
Yes - off Otter Point Road
Electricity
Yes - share with others at the farm
Long-term goal or vision for land
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - farm apprentices and renter
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - farm store, harvest area, barn, bedrooms and kitchen
Land is fenced
Yes - 4 acres fenced against deer
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - rototiller and weed eater
Water source
- Pond/lake -
- Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - 500 gallons per day
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - must be respectful of other residents and check in with other members of farm group
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Seed -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
Soil details
- Texture -
- Sloping -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - teacher/farmer who has worked with many apprentices over 30 years
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - former work supervisor
Agreement duration
1 to 3 years
