Total land size in acres
35 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 15 acres
Cultivable Area
Several options, one 50 x 100 ft market garden plot and several raised beds in a food forest
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - The landholder is open to discussing additional areas that could be either independently or collaboratively managed
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The market garden space on this farm is flat, cleared, and grassy with a minor slope and full sun exposure. This zone has existing irrigation infrastructure and is close to a power source. The food forest is a mix of full sun and dappled shade, with some established perennial beds, as well as overgrown raised beds that are ready for use after a bit of clearing. There is some scotch broom and thistle pressure on the farm, but the landholder is actively working to curtail it and would appreciate support in that stewardship project from a farmer.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The west side of the land was originally cleared with the intention of establishing a golf course, but was never fully realized. The current landholder has since cleared remaining alders and scotch broom to establish several large fields, where they now have a truffle orchard with mixed free-range poultry, a commercial annual and perennial market garden area, a food forest, and many more exciting projects to come!
Road Access
Yes - Road access throughout the length of the property
Electricity
Yes - Electricity runs to the bottom of the property to operate a pump to move water from the water catchment pond
Cell Service
Yes - This site is 10 minutes from downtown Duncan and has full cell coverage
Long-term goal or vision for land
This landholder is a dynamic farmer with a passion for perennials and a desire to balance food production with ecological conservation on the farm. Their goal in seeking a farmer through the BCLMP is to develop a collaborative relationship with someone who is keen on regenerative land stewardship and producing products, such as flowers, honey, or herbs, to compliment their existing mix of pastured eggs, fruit and vegetables.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder and their family
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - There is some storage capacity in existing structures, as well as a small wash-pack space and walk in cooler. The landholder is open to additional buildings being constructed on their property
Land is fenced
Yes - The main commercial production area and food forest are deer fenced.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - The landholder is open to some equipment sharing, but would prefer farmers to have their own tools
Water rights to these sources
Yes - The landholder has applied for a well license and is awaiting approval
On-site housing
No - There are several potential spaces for a mobile home on this property, some with potential for access to amenities, others would be off-grid
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Flower -
- Bees -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Sloping -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
Uncertain- one need the landholder has is to have a farmer who is willing to farm sit over Christmas
