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Veg plot/ Wooded fenced pasture in Rossland

Located in Kootenays 62448138 4555 44bf 86ab ec94904d1956

Land Details

Total land size in acres
10
Wooded Area
Yes - ~4 acres of wooded, fenced pasture available
Cultivable Area
4
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Not used for agriculture -
  • Orchard/Fruit - Aprox 20 heritage apple trees in pasture. Only used for personal juice so far.
Current practices
    State of the surface of the cultivable area

    There are 4 acres available of sloped mixed brush/wooded pasture plus a potential vegetable plot available. Western snowberry covers aprox. half of the available pasture, and sustainable removal techniques are being used each year to remove it. After removal, those areas have been seeded with interior dryland forage(2022 & 2023). There is one year-round creek that bisects the pasture, and several other seasonal streams. The land has a very high water table and sees a lot of surface water in the spring into early summer.

    Description and historical use of land available for farming

    The land was historically used as a dairy in the early 1900's but has been vacant for several decades until recently. Much of the farming history can be seen in the land. It was used for breeding Icelandic sheep in 2022/2023 and all infrastructure was put in place for this, which includes a 14'x36' run in shed, cross fencing, and 5' woven-wire perimeter fencing. There are aprox. 20 heritage apple trees inside the pasture, some of which are very overgrown, but all are producing excellent yields. There is a small terraced garden with 3-20' beds available and a 10'x10' level spot for a potential small greenhouse. There is a second potential growing area that is approximately 200'x200', and is gently sloped, with full sun exposure. It's never been used before beyond sheep and horse grazing, so there is some snowberry and reed canary. Access to water is nearby. There have been two horses living on the property since 2022, and there is a large amount of aged manure available.

    Road Access
    Yes - Access is up a short gravel driveway from the highway
    Electricity
    Yes - Several outlets are available in the run-in shed and lighting
    Cell Service
    Yes
    Long-term goal or vision for land

    I would love to connect with someone who shares similar values as me in sustainability and wants to raise livestock or put the vacant plot into production for a market garden. Ideally I'm looking for someone who wants to live on the property in a RV.

    Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
    No
    Current residents living on property
    Yes - Myself
    Availability of farm buildings
    Yes - 14'x36' run in shed, with separate bay for hay storage. There is also a 20' shipping container available for storage
    Land is fenced
    Yes - 4 acres of 5' woven wire perimeter fenced, plus some 4' cross fencing
    Availability of farm machinery and tools
    No
    Water source
    • Well -
    • Stream/river -
    Water rights to these sources
    Yes - Private well. Streams are seasonal
    On-site housing
    No - No permnament housing is available at this time- this could change in the future though. There is currently water and power available for an RV but I am planning to build a proper RV pad in the spring of 2025.
    Restricted access of visitors
    No
    Types of production you are open to
    • Vegetable - Market garden
    • Livestock - Sheep -
    • Livestock - Pigs -
    • Livestock - Goats -
    • Orchard/Fruit - I currently just pick the apples for personal juice but would be happy if someone were to take this on
    • Bees -
    Practices preferred
      Agronomic potential
      I don't know
      Soil details
      • Sloping - Varied
      • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - South facing
      Preferred arrangement
      • Lease -
      • MOU -
      • Sale of Land -
      Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
      No
      Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
      No
      Agreement duration
      Minimum fall of 2025. Ideally long term with someone who wants to live on the property
      Last modifed 14 days ago; never expires.