Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
17
Expansion potential (acres)
No
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
newly developed area for grazing and some garden areas
Road Access
Yes - separate driveway
Electricity
Yes - 110 amp to cabin, 220 amp near.
Cell Service
Yes - no wifi set up yet.
Long-term goal or vision for land
some garden areas available some grazing areas available
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - on the Kettle river , is prone to floodinng.
Current residents living on property
Yes - our house is on the front of the property, with a cabin on the back, very private
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - building a 32 x 30 foot barn with loft
Land is fenced
Yes - mostly fenced , about 5 acres not fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - tractor and attachments available also backhoe and excavator
Water rights to these sources
Yes - water rights to Kettle river
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - we are at the end of a dead end road
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
- Texture -
- Thick topsoil -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - personal references
Agreement duration
probably around 3 years and renewable
