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Certified Organic Blueberry farm for lease

Located in Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley

Land Details

Total land size in acres
7.8 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - .5 acres wild treed area
Cultivable Area
2.5 acres in blueberry production
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - .5 acres
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Orchard/Fruit - Blueberries
Current practices
  • Certified Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Flat fields already planted

Description and historical use of land available for farming

High peat-rich soil, perfect for blueberries. Drip irrigation. Blueberries grown since 2009 -- well established. Harvested by hand picking only

Road Access
Yes - 2 road access points
Electricity
Yes - available in barn
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

Continue Certified organic blueberry production to serve the community with wholesome food and jobs

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Parts of the field are subject to flooding. This has not been a problem for our blueberry bushes
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners, tenants
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - barn
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Open to discussion
Water source
  • Well -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Application for permit
On-site housing
No - Tenants occupy the second residence. If they choose to leave there would be housing
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Orchard/Fruit - blueberries
  • Other - open to discussion
Practices preferred
  • Certified Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - peat-rich, high water retention
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • MOU -
  • Transfer / Succession -
  • Sale of Land -
  • Other - open to discussion
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - letters of reference preferred
Agreement duration
negotiable
Last modifed 23 days ago; never expires.