Description and historical use of land available for farming
This farm has always had horses. large chicken coop, turkey coop and large market garden were put in in 2022.
Road Access
Yes - good Driveway
Electricity
Yes - BC Hydro
Cell Service
Yes - Full service available
Long-term goal or vision for land
Property is listed for sale. This is competitively priced. Large house with two kitchens, fireplace upstairs, wood stove downstairs both up to date and certified. Four bedrooms and large open concept area, this farm is ALR zoned with the option to add a secondary house. Would accommodate a large family, community enterprise food security project or co-op. This is one of the last properties available that is close to town but still full farm zoning.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - two chicken coops, two barns
Land is fenced
Yes - fenced for horses
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - 80 foot drilled well recent with two old decommissioned wells that could be recomissioned
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Currently for sale through realtor.
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable - This property grows wonderful produce!
Hay & Forage - Hay field on property
Mushroom - wild mushroom grow in this area especially near the pond - access shared with neighbors. Farm backs on to forest that is part of Local Band Reserve area. Could negitiate arrangement for mushroom picking
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Thick topsoil - Good rich, moist soil
Preferred arrangement
Sale of Land -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Available to provide information about property but not a farming expert per se
