Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
2.5
Wooded Area
Yes - Garden space cleared. Hillside terraced in spring 2025.
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Level and large garden space (about 100' x 30') with full acre, south-facing hillside which will be terraced this spring, 2025. I am connecting with the local herb group and am looking to build out perennial-medicinal crops which are drought resistant.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has not had agricultural activity on it for decades. Cattle likely roamed here long ago, after the larger valley area was logged in the 1940s.
Road Access
Yes - paved road right to the property; level gravel-dirt road to the back acre
Electricity
Yes - grid-tied solar at main building; tiny-house is independent solar
Cell Service
Yes - Starlink internet; wifi calling
Long-term goal or vision for land
My ideal is for an ambitious young couple to take up residence in the tiny house I just finished building, and to bring the garden and back acre to life(!) You'll need to be comfortable with off-grid living, and there is room for an additional RV, if you have one, or a camper-van, or perhaps a small skoolie. I live here very peacefully, so finding a good fit is important, as I work from home. I foresee excellent potential for quality and plentiful veggies, and an income-producing hillside for medicinal herbs (ie. outside of / not including cannabis). It will take a bit of commitment to get there, but I am confident that the YA process can support us to define the terms of a mutually-beneficial agreement.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire hit the area in 2017. So, no smoking is much preferred.
Current residents living on property
Yes - Me, myself & I. We are a great team!
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Will be building out the greenhouse and fencing in the spring/summer of 2025.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Some hand tools. I prefer no-till.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Lisence application in process (since 2021... so slow!)
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Prefer to have little to no traffic, processing items on site and sold off-site.
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Mushroom -
- Other -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
- Other -
Soil details
- Sloping -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - To be discussed after initial meeting
Agreement duration
Ongoing, with exit strategy discussed prior to signing any lease or agreement.
