Farm management (3 years+) - Master grower at two cannabis companies for over between the two 5 years
General farming (3 years+) - Been practicing greenhouse farming and permaculture techniques my entire career in cannabis which spans over 10 years
Do you have a business plan?
No - Looking to align with the owner of the farm on values, current practices, supply lines and labor costs
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Currently waiting to turn some equity with one of the companies I’ve worked with liquid following their listing on the TSX as a public company. Projected to happen in the second quarter of 2025
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Looking for either an angel investor or a loan that would allow me to execute the business plan agreed upon with the owners of the land/based upon their land
Project
Farm Name
Herb Nerd Permaculture
Farm Project Description
The farm I would like to build would be based on long term sustainability, along with wide biodiversity of plant species to ensure a successful business model. Being able to provide quality produce to the local area or potentially further depending on the size of the farm/supply chain. Long term planning for soil health as well as crop yields can easily be executed once can be in contact with any potential land owners as to their current practices. The passion for this farm is about putting down roots in an established community and learning from the success of those in that community. Ideally finding a way to use the farm as an educational tool would be a passion project as well as a potential for more business opportunities
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
May 2025
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
5+
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2+
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Either in use currently or bare land
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
Ideally access to well or creek water along with the ability to have a mixing tank for any additives, irrigation system is ideal however I have experience with these and could build one out myself, water volume depends heavily on soil conditions, light exposure, crops, additives, pest pressure; so with all that in mind I would need more information on the land before I’d be able to provide an accurate answer
Need on-site housing
Yes - Myself, my business partner, our 2 dogs and 2 cats
Production type
Vegetable - Various vegetables that lend themselves to local permaculture best practices
Greenhouse - Anything under the sun depending on the conditions of the greenhouse. Climate control limitations would be consideration to make best decision as to what to produce
Flower - Greenhouse flowers
Nursery - Propagation is something I have most experience with, if you have the supply lines in place this can be extremely profitable
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Conventional -
Other - Permaculture
Soil needs
High porosity soil with proper drainage
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Looking to do everything by the book and ensure all parties are happy and successful
