General degree - I have a degree in geography, two year diploma in broadcast journalism and multiple courses in land design and soil management
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - My business plan is specific to perennial flowers
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
TBD
Farm Project Description
I am looking for land to start a peony and woody perennial flower farm. I would direct sell a majority of product to florists in the lower mainland and a smaller portion through a peony bouquet CSA.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 or more years
Ideal date to obtain land by
February 2024
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Up to 5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Up to 5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Prefer it to be cleared with potential access to water and electricity so I could set up irrigation and a cooler.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Ideally there is opportunity to access water for irrigation and electricity. I would set up a small covered space for storing equipment and a cooler.
Need on-site housing
Yes - No housing needed but I would want to install a shed for storage of tools and a walking cooler.
Production type
Flower - Peonies and other woody perennials
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Loam, silt or somewhat clay soil that is slightly acidic.
