Total land size in acres
1-40 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - Mixed aspen and evergreen groves
Cultivable Area
5 acres of cultivated lands in production including market gardens, greenhouses and field production
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 40 acres of additional land available for livestock
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Nursery -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Currently not in production this year, taking a rest year
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Certified organic mixed fruit and veg market garden, forage for cattle and horses, pastured raised layers and meat birds.
Road Access
Yes - Property is divided by a main access road, and can drive right up to market gardens
Electricity
Yes - Electricity at commercial greenhouse, caravan living area, market gardens and nursery
Cell Service
Yes - Great cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land
Ideal long term plan would be to keep it in certified organic production of mixed fruit, veg, forage and livestock.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - 3 residents living on property in own homes, as well as horses and dogs
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Commercial Greenhouse, Storage/Cool Room, Packing Station, Nursery, and trailer/washhouse
Land is fenced
Yes - Perimeter fenced aswell as crossed fenced, 5 strand barb wire and electric
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - BCS walk behind tractor with implements (Tiller, power harrow, flail mower, and hiller), hand tools, cool room, packing station, bins, etc
Water source
- Well -
- Pond/lake -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Well and pond water rights
On-site housing
No - Currently there is a caravan and washhouse for use, and could bring own tiny home/mobile/cabin/etc.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Preference for friends, labourers, customers, family at site as its a shared property
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - I would be open but am ideally looking for experienced farmers looking for land
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
2+ years
