General farming (3 years+) - Farmhand - veggie farms/market gardens
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Vancouver Island University Farming Fundamentals Program, Pacific Rim College Community Herbalism, YA Business Bootcamp, Business Administration 10+ years, Community Garden Program Coordinator
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Currently working on a business plan
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings & Grant Opportunities
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Interested in multiple funding streams
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
My goal is to grow medicinal and culinary herbs (not cannabis) to sell to chefs, herbalists, naturopaths and acupuncturists via farmers markets, wholesale and online. I'm also considering a CSA program (Community Supported Agriculture).
I'll initially start on a small scale, 1 acre or less, and expand as success and capacity allow.
The mission is to foster health, curiosity and delight, growing plants and relationships that strengthen community, collective resilience and our local food system.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Initially 3 years with the goal to expand
Ideal date to obtain land by
The sooner the better :)
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1/4 - 2 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Optional - possibly for foraging and mushrooms
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/4 - 2 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - dependent on success and capacity
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Sufficient sunlight, water access. Ideally the land has been cultivated, cropped or grazed. I'm open to land that is not immediately ready to plant and can spend a season preparing the area for planting.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Optional: outbuilding for storage of tools (could bring own temporary shelter). A greenhouse would be nice but not essential
Need fenced land
Yes
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Yes - though garlic and herbs typically require less water than vegetables and can be mulched to reduce water needs. Watering can be done via sprinkler, however a drip irrigation system would be best (I can install, just need water access)
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Garlic, culinary herbs
Seed - Herb seeds
Flower - Cut and medicinal
Other - Medicinal herbs (not cannabis)
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I need to do more research on this but am definitely open to working through insurance logistics with the property owner
