Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
25
Wooded Area
Yes - Property is partially treed
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
- Orchard/Fruit -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The cultivable area surface is currently covered in mixed grasses. The land is gently sloped and has good sun exposure.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has historically been used for farming, with a small orchard and fields cut for hay. A small area of the land was used for cultivation in the past 2 years. The landholders are currently in the process of restoring the farm house and a log cabin on the property.
Road Access
Yes - Driveway access from a main road.
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholders have a long term agricultrual vision for the land that includes vegetable and fruit production as commercial crops. They are interested in a collaborative relationship as they will also be living on the land and creating a community space that may include eco-tourism in addition to farming.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire risk area
Current residents living on property
No - The landholders spend time on the property for recreation, maintenance and building.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Use of buildings is up for discussion.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - There is a tractor, with some implements, a front end loader, mower, snow plow and blade that may be made available to the incoming farmer. Use of the equipment to be discussed and negotiated when matched.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - 2,800 + gallons per day
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Some restrictions - to be discussed
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Nursery -
Agronomic potential
Good agronomic potential
Soil details
- Texture -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - The landholder is open to sharing knowledge of the land, past uses and happy to provide any other information to the incoming farmer(s).
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Negotiable
