Not used for agriculture - Under BC Hydro Transmission lines - fallow/native plants
Current practices
Certified Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Mixed native plants and grasses including nootka rose, blackberry, grass
Description and historical use of land available for farming
**Certified Organic status**
Approximately 1 acre under the BC Hydro transmission lines with a RV pad set slightly back in the trees. There is one tower in one corner of the area, otherwise the ground is clear. It has been maintained by BC Hydro prior to ownership. It was cleared with brush cutter 3 years ago as part of my neighbour developing his farm. On one side of the area my neighbours have a fenced vineyard and other neighbour had a strawberry/vegetable farm. The property that backs onto mine is mixed industry (Supersave Gas/large vehicle storage/mechanic), it is separated by a service road. My neighbour with the strawberry/veggie farm attained organic certification for his farm which includes my property under the powerlines into the certified area. My driveway goes all the way from the street to the powerlines. There is the maintenance road that runs along one side, though access is behind a locked gate (I believe it is possible to get a key if needed).
Road Access
Yes - BC Hydro service road in behind as well as a road from my street
Electricity
Yes - RV plug-in
Cell Service
Yes - However service can be spotty
Long-term goal or vision for land
I would like to help combat food scarcity in my community as well as develop my property towards self-sufficiency.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Myself and my kids
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - Metal poles/plastic fencing
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Other - I have a 3000gallon cistern that can be used. Open to a shallow well being dug.
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - RV Pad with electric hook up available
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable - All
Livestock - Cattle -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Pigs -
Livestock - Goats -
Grain -
Seed -
Hay & Forage -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Bees -
Mushroom -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Certified Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
Sloping - Slight
Unknown - Likely needs soil amendment
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
