Seeking an experienced farmer with a desire to unlock the potential of this site, develop infrastructure, and invest in the long-term stewardship of this family land.
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
9.75 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 8 of the 10 acres was recently logged, leaving approximately 2 acres of wooded land as a buffer surrounding the property.
Cultivable Area
Approximately 5 of the 10 acres on this site will be suitable for agricultural production.
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
This property is within the ALR
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The soil on this site is well-drained and free of rocks, but due to recent logging, there are a number of stumps that still need to be removed by the landholder.
The land has a slight northern slope, which increases in grade as it approaches the creek that runs along the northern border of the property.
The existing garden beds have been amended with llama manure and compost for the past 3 years, but require some additional soil building.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This property has been in the family since 1975 and was recently logged to provide more sunlight to the landholder's home and existing garden space. Although the site is within the ALR, it has always been heavily forested and not used for food growing, with the exception of a small household garden that grew, vegetables and berries. The landholder currently has 1 acre of fenced area for their dogs and livestock surrounding the home. The remainder of the property is available for agricultural production.
Road Access
Yes - There is a dirt road from the front entrance throughout the property.
Electricity
Yes - Electricity can be made available through connecting to the residential grid. The landholder is open to upgrading their electrical panel to support expanded power use.
Cell Service
Yes - There is full cell reception throughout the property
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholder would love to see the land used for agricultural production, but does not currently have the capacity to farm. They are open to a variety of production styles and scales, but values good communication and would prefer to establish a long-term lease with a farmer.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder currently lives on site and has one downstairs tenant living in the same residential building. The landholder also owns two dogs, a llama, an alpaca, and approximately 50 chickens- all of which reside close to the landholder's home.
Availability of farm buildings
No - There are currently no farm buildings on the site, but the landholder is open to the construction of storage spaces, greenhouses, processing areas, and other outbuildings as needed
Land is fenced
No - The property is not currently fenced, with the exception of the small, existing garden space.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - There is currently no housing on-site, but the landholder is open to a farmer moving a trailer or tiny house to the site.
Restricted access of visitors
No - The main entrance passes by the residential home. The landholder is open to discussing alternative entranceways for visitors and farm activities.
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
Agronomic potential
The land has been recently logged. As such, there is a considerable amount of soil building and infrastructure development required to utilize the full potential of the site.
Soil details
- Texture -
- Sloping -
- Thick topsoil -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Soil grittiness -
- Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
- Registered Lease on Title -
- Lease -
- MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - The landholder does not have capacity to do a significant amount of mentorship, but is very open to developing a collaborative relationship with the farmer(s) leasing this site.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
The landholder is open to a variety of agreement terms, but has a preference for a long-term lease as they are planning to stay on the property for the foreseeable future and are looking to develop a lasting and collaborative relationship with a lessee.
