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South Okanagan, BC, in Cawston 3 acres with irrigation available to rent

Located in Thompson - Okanagan 5df8cf86 da97 4a7f 9f52 df2c753b3170

Land Details

Total land size in acres
3 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
3 acres - already cultivated
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Orchard/Fruit - 1 acre planted in Pinot Noir grapes, posts, irrigation are there. 2 acres have posts, wires, irrigation set up and available for planting of an annual crop. Can be planted on a small portion of 2 ac or on 2 acres, at your discretion. The acres can be also used for livestock or poultry if temporarily fenced.
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Cultivated and regular maintenance of weeds. Posts, wires, and irrigation are in good repair, and the weeds are handled using a weed-eater and also with an undervine mover - tractor attachment.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Historically hay field, 20 years in grapes. Now - 1 acre in grapes, 2 acres can be planted in annual crop.

Road Access
Yes - No obstruction, directly accessible by road.
Electricity
Yes - Outside plug at the pumphouse. The water pump is run by electricity.
Cell Service
Yes - No wifi will be provided. There is coverage in the area, cell phones generally work in the area.
Long-term goal or vision for land

This parcel of 3 acres together with other 2.73 acres are currently listed for sale together with the house. The 3 acres are offered for short (1 year agreement-rental) in the absence of selling arrangement.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners live on the farm
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Maybe, and depending on specifics within the agreement
Water source
  • Well -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - registered
On-site housing
No - Please bring your creative ideas to the table, and we can review it.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, zuccini, eggplant, etc
  • Livestock - Sheep - sheep or goat
  • Livestock - Goats -
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Flower -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
  • Texture - combination - silt, dark, rocky
  • Sloping - very little, 1 ac sloping only a few degrees, 2 acres are flat
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - South/west on 1 acres, very little only a few degrees
  • General fertility (nutrients) - fertile
  • Good drainage - good drainage
Preferred arrangement
  • MOU -
  • Sale of Land -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Only short explanation, mentoring would not be possible due to shortage of time
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Please provide references that can be contacted and visited in person or via zoom.
Agreement duration
1 season - 2025
Last modifed 4 days ago; 2025-05-31.