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South Cowichan Grower Seeking Land

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  • Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands -

Land Seeker Details

Training
  • General farming (3 years or less) - Market garden farming and perennial plant/flower gardening
  • Other experience/agricultural/business training - Experience in ecological restoration, education in environmental sciences
Do you have a business plan?
No
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Personal savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Will be looking at grants to subsidize start up costs

Project

Farm Name
Farm Project Description

Preferred Arrangement
  • Registered Lease on Title -
  • Lease -
  • MOU -
  • Other - Land share
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term/indefinite
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 1 2026

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
0.5-5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 0-2.5 acres
Cultivable Area (acres)
0-5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
Yes - Greenhouse and tool shed
Need fenced land
Yes - A portion fenced or available to be fenced for crop protection from wildlife
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Well or city water that is able to sustain a combination of irrigation, overhead irrigation and hand watering
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
  • Vegetable - Variety
  • Orchard/Fruit - Possibility for a couple fruit trees if site permits
  • Greenhouse - Peppers, tomatoes, etc
  • Flower - Native pollinator flowers and cut flowers
  • Nursery - Native plants
Type of agriculture
  • Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes
Last modifed 11 days ago; 2026-12-26.