Total land size in acres
160
Wooded Area
Yes - partially
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - potentially up to 50
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Hay & Forage -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Available pastured was logged 2 years ago and is growing back, owners would like to put pigs in there. Some of the property will be in hay. The soil is largely clay. There are several areas that would be good for gardening.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The property was purchased in 2017 and the family moved to the property in 2022. The land has mostly been forested and more recently logged and used for grazing.
Electricity
Yes - They are on the electrical grid but many parts of the property would need to use solar power
Long-term goal or vision for land
The family would like to have rotational grazing, mixed livestock, and market gardening on the property. They are interested in sharing the land with folks who would like to work on collaborative projects (e.g. processing harvest or meat) in addition to maintaining their independent projects and lifestyles.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Family of seven (two adults and five kids) and cousins in neighbouring home
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - shared infrastructure development in process (meat and harvest processing space)
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - feller-butcher, skid steer, excavator, lumber mill (could be shared with training)
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - 40 ft trailer could be rented, home could be built, or farmer could bring a tiny house/trailer
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 -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
1 year trial, potential for long-term lease
