Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
12 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - More land available to right applicant
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Newly cleared, lightly cultivated and mowed.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Land has successfully grown peaches, nursey stock, cherries, pears, and apples.
Road Access
Yes - Adjacent public road
Electricity
Yes - Minimal for battery charger and irrigation controller
Long-term goal or vision for land
Over the longer term we have a preference for grapes.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - We live on one corner of the property, adjacent public road.
Availability of farm buildings
No - Limited access in right situation.
Land is fenced
Yes - Deer fence
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes - District of Lake Country irrigation supply.
On-site housing
No - 2505483576
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Nursery -
Soil details
- Texture -
- Sloping -
- Thick topsoil -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
- Registered Lease on Title -
- Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - I currently operate 2 acres of cider apples on the property and still have an interest and enjoy farming but am slowing down.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
1, 3, to 10 plus years, depending.
