The Truffle Farm, established in 1999, is a unique 40 acre farm located in Parksville. Much of the property is used to cultivate Garry Oaks and Hazelnut trees, which are inoculated with the spores of the Black Perigord Truffle and used to produce the highly sought after mushroom for direct sale and use in value added products
In addition to growing truffles, the landholders also breed Lagotto Romagnolos, a breed of dogs that has long been used by truffle harvesters in Italy!
This landholder is looking to make up to 10 acres of their property available to a farmer with a strong business plan and a love for regenerative farming practices!
Land Details
Total land size in acres
10
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
10
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 5 acres
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Livestock - Sheep - Pasture
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Planted to grasses
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The 10 acre field has historically been used for hay production and grazing sheep
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Looking for someone who would like to utilize this land for greenhouse growing, field crops, or small livestock
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Gets wet during the winter
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - 8 foot tall fences surrounding property.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Potentially yes to our tractor and implements.
Water source
Well -
Other - Drainage ditch
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Well drilled needs power ran to it.
On-site housing
No - Potential for non-fixed structures, such as RVs or tiny homes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Closed gate farm
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Poultry - Layers -
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
