General farming (3 years+) - Farmhand/field crew on veggie farms
Other experience/agricultural/business training - VIU Farming Fundamentals Program, Community Herbalism Pacific Rim College, YA Business Bootcamp, 10+ years Administration & Bookkeeping
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 and sell to chefs, herbalists, naturopaths and acupuncturists, as well as the public at markets and online. I'm also considering a CSA program (Community Supported Agriculture).
Initially starting on a small scale, 1 acre or less, and expanding as success and capacity allow.
The mission is to foster curiosity and delight through small scale food systems, growing plants and relationships that strengthen our community and collective resilience.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Initially 3 years with the goal to expand
Ideal date to obtain land by
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1/4 - 2 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Optional - possibly for medicinal mushroom innoculation in the future
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 with some kind of crop previously, or grazed. I'm open to obtaining an area that is not immediately ready to plant in and spending a season to prepare 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
Garlic and medicinal plants typically require less water than vegetables, and can be watered via hose and sprinkler, however a drip irrigation system would be ideal. Heavy mulching can help with water usage.
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 and am definitely open to working through insurance logistics with the property owner
