Total land size in acres
163
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Grain -
- Hay & Forage -
- Flower -
Current practices
- Organic -
- Conventional -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
3 fields are available for forage. 1 field is very good quality, and the other 2 fields are higher up and drought prone. Flat, alluvial soil.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Land historically used for Dexter cows and set up for grazing. 90 acres of the property is in a conservation easement, and 5 acres of the property are used by the owners for personal and experimental crops. There is currently a tenant farmer grazing large portions of the property. Some members of the local Wet'suwet'en Nation also use the land for hunting deer and bear.
Electricity
Yes - power to the house, barns, and root cellar
Long-term goal or vision for land
The owners are interested in sharing their love for the land and sharing their knowledge about land stewardship and raising cattle. Respect for the land is very important, including respect for the local First Nation, the land's history, and the biodiversity and clean water on the property. In the long-term, the owners would like to see the land tended by someone(s) who wants to build a lasting relationship with the land. They are open to a potential lease-to-own agreement over time with the right person(s).
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 12x11 shed with power but no water (summer cabin)
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - potential for sharing and learning
Water source
- Well -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - not required by municipality
On-site housing
No - potential for occasional overnight stays in summer
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - comfortable with visitors once relationship is established - owners have many visitors who come to learn about the wildlife and gardens
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
- Conventional -
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- License -
- MOU -
- Transfer / Succession -
- Sale of Land -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - would love to mentor an incoming farmer about cattle
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
1 year trial period, then consider longer
