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10 acres of Grazing Land near Cranbrook

Located in Kootenays

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
22
Wooded Area
Yes - Some wooded areas on the property.
Cultivable Area
10
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Livestock - Cattle - Not currently on the land, but cattle grazed the past few years.
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

The land has been grazed and the soils are a heavy clay.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Smaller livestock like sheep and alpacas have done well at this location. Broilers could be raised at this location in chicken tractors. The land is South facing and sloped. Fully fenced perimeter, but the fence is not high enough to keep deer and elk out. No water is available in the fields, but there are locations on the property to access water to fill tanks for livestock.

Road Access
Yes
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

To see the land be utilized by a local farmer.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - Perimeter fence
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • None -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Livestock - Cattle -
  • Livestock - Sheep -
  • Poultry - Broilers -
  • Hay & Forage -
  • Mushroom - Low-water, container grown.
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Other - Regenerative, rotational grazing. Organic methods preferred, certification is not required.
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
  • Sloping -
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - South facing
  • Soil grittiness - Heavy clay
  • Good drainage - High water table, but the soil does not retain moisture.
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
Negotiable
Last modifed 16 days ago; never expires.