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Turninground Farm

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 3171fed4 cc7a 43e3 bbd4 ca1d52e871f6

Land Details

Total land size in acres
9 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 0.5
Cultivable Area
6-7 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Hay & Forage - Cow and horse hay
  • Orchard/Fruit - Apples galore and some new cherries and pears
  • Greenhouse - 8x12' for starts
  • Flower - 38 beds
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Variable

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Pasture and hay

Road Access
Yes - High traffic on Somenos Road
Electricity
No - Power to Home and Barn only
Cell Service
Yes - A bit variable
Long-term goal or vision for land

Grow more food and less hay.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Middle two acres
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Some spare room in barn
Land is fenced
Yes - 3 Sides have 6.5' page wire. North side has adjacent farms to Hwy18
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - May be able to supply tools and tractor
Water source
  • Other - Muni water and other sources
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Potential for one additional dwelling wrt ALR
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Not sure what this means, but visitors call first
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - Garden Vegetable
  • Hay & Forage - Has been in pasture and hay to date
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - High clay with some rocks in places
  • Sloping - Flat
  • Thick topsoil - Very thick 1-2' in east field. Thin in middle and moderate in west
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - Pretty flat overall
  • Soil grittiness - Clay rich
  • Good drainage - Some french drains are installed
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • Other -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - What little I know
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Experience and past agreements
Agreement duration
up to 5 years

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