The landholder is looking for a farmer to collaboratively graze and hay a 23 acre pasture situated on 70 acres in the Alberni Valley. The landholder is especially keen to connect with experienced producers who utilize rotational, multi-species grazing to build soil and manage fertility on the pasture.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to ari@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
70 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
23 acres with potential for expansion
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - In addition to the 23 acre pasture, there are several more acres that may be appropriate for grazing goats, subject to blackberry removal
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
flat hay field that has been hayed for decades. I have had a grazing plan, nutrient management plan and irrigation plan developed through IAF
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This pasture is an existing hayfield
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes - so so
Long-term goal or vision for land
This landholder is looking for an experienced livestock producer who is interested in collaboratively managing the pasture using a combination of rotational multi-species grazing and hay production. The landholder raises fibre sheep and grows flowers, as well as medicinal herbs for local markets. For the right producer, the landholder may also be open to having an incoming farmer manage the whole field.
Additionally, there is another farmer (matched through the BC Land Matching Program) who is operating a mixed vegetable farm on the property. As such, the ideal candidate for this opportunity would be collaborative, respectful of shared space, and passionate about soil stewardship.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder lives on the property full-time
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - limited infrastructures
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - I have a B series kabota that may be available depending on agreement
Water source
Other - stream / well but must be developed. we have the recourses to support this.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Potential for on-site housing in an RV. There is a full service RV hookup available
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - not within reason - we are quiet private people but the land available is not close to the house. respectful boundaries :) but flexibility.
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Organic -
Other - regenerative
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Texture - good - some loam very little clay
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - south
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
hopefully long term - potentially business partner for the right folks
