Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
3-4 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Current owners of 4 years have not used land for anything. Previous owners (of 60 years) used land for vegetable gardens, livestock including cattle, other details not known. Land has not been used in likely a decade, possibly longer.
Old underground irrigation exists, condition unknown but may be able to be hooked into well or other water source.
Road Access
Yes - can drive vehicles from road onto field easliy. Gap in fence posts exists where gate could be installed
Electricity
No - Currently none to property but owners are open to setting it up. Well is powered by and serves house on adjecent property (same owners, owner lives in house).
Cell Service
No - The slocan valley has no cell service from Playmor junction to Slocan City.
Long-term goal or vision for land
It would be great to have the land used and cared for, and to provide a space for housing/ farming. Open to a long term arrangement for the right person(s). ACAB, Queers to the front.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Field is in the floodplain of the slocan river. May flood every 100 years, though climate change may shift that. Forest fires also occur in the area. Field is relatively safe and would be made safer if active irrigation occurred. Landowner is taking fire smarting precautions and maintenance ongoingly.
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - Fence posts only
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - None currently. Mobile home could be brought on, dwelling could be build within RDCK restrictions for floodplain construction
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
- Good drainage -
- Unknown -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - references preferred.
