This open field, located on ALR land, is available for growing fruits or vegetables. The landholders are eager to see the space used in diverse and innovative ways that support local food production on the island. Bring your ideas!
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
20 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - Most of the property is forested.
Cultivable Area
2 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Multiple fields on the property with potential for farming.
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Other - Horse pasture for grazing
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Grassy pasture
Description and historical use of land available for farming
We have been boarding and breeding horses for the past 30 years on this property. Looking to see some diversity in use of the land.
Road Access
Yes - Easy access
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
To utilize some of the property for growing a crop of some sort. Ideally fruit or vegetables. Open to ideas. We need more local crops on the island and see lots of potential in having lived on this property for 30 years. But I have no experience in growing food :)
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Yes family
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - It’s possible.
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Pond/lake -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Flower -
Bees -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Unknown -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
