General farming (3 years+) - Im currently managing my own sweet corn production project (Agrocampo) in Cloverdale, B.C., including field prep, planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvest. I grew up in a farming family in Mexico, with direct experience on a 4,000-acre operation.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - My background includes over 8 years in international agricultural commodity trading (grains, pulses, oilseeds). I currently serve as a Senior Manager at Adroit Overseas, managing global sales and procurement. I also led the setup of a grain processing plant and have extensive experience in business development, logistics, and buyer relationship management.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Yes. Agrocampo is focused on commercial-scale sweet corn production. The plan includes a 3-year growth model: 4 acres in 2025, scaling to 40 acres by 2027. Sales channels include wholesale buyers, with financial projections, equipment needs, and cost structures fully developed.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Partially. I have personal savings and off-farm income, and I am pursuing loans for equipment and seasonal input costs. My plan includes a term loan for equipment and a revolving line of credit to cover annual production.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Yes — I am looking for a mix of financing including operating loans, grants for farm startup infrastructure, and possible investor partnerships to support scaling my sweet corn operation.
Project
Farm Name
AgroCampo
Farm Project Description
AgroCampo is a new sweet corn farming operation based in the Fraser Valley. In 2025, Im cultivating 4 acres of bicolor super sweet corn, supplying fresh wholesale markets across the Lower Mainland. My long-term plan includes scaling to 40 acres by 2027 through phased investments in equipment and infrastructure. My background includes over 8 years in international agricultural commodity trading and direct experience in both on-farm operations and logistics. AgroCampo focuses on quality, reliability, and strong buyer relationships, with an emphasis on building a sustainable and regionally rooted farm business.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
3 to 5 years – enough time to establish infrastructure, build soil health, and scale production.
Ideal date to obtain land by
February 1, 2026 – allows enough time to prepare for spring planting.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
15
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
15
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Ideally ready for planting or requiring only light prep. Existing irrigation access, tilled or rested soil preferred. Open to land that has been recently farmed or pasture that can be converted to row crops.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes, as long as there is clear communication and operational independence for farming activities.
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Moderate to high-volume water access for drip and overhead irrigation systems. Infrastructure should support watering 4–10 acres of sweet corn. Ideally includes access to well, municipal, or irrigation district water, and capacity for hoses, pipes, and timer
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Sweet Corn
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Soil needs
Good drainage and ease of cultivation are essential for sweet corn production.
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Yes, I plan to obtain appropriate liability and commercial farm insurance for the 2025 season, including landowner coverage as required.
