General farming (3 years+) - I grew up on an alpaca farm in the Yukon and volunteered with frequent guided farm tours, as well as worked three years on an organic market garden and orchard in the Okanagan.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - I worked as a heavy equipment operator with experience driving tractors. I did direct to consumer sales working at the Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I have a business plan in progress and I am open to adjustments based on the vision of the landholder.
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 apply for agricultural grants as well as loan depending on initial investment needed.
Project
Farm Name
Fruits and Roots Farm
Farm Project Description
I am looking to start a small-scale market garden to begin my farming venture. A goal of mine is to focus on quality over quantity and using regenerative, soil building practices, while working towards an organic certification. To begin with I am looking to focus on high value, high turnover crops as I would like to develop direct to consumer sales channels by attending local farmers markets, as well as starting a weekly distributed subscription. Once more established I plan to introduce a CSA and wholesale partnerships with local restaurants.
I have a mission to grow nourishing organic food that supports healthy families, strong communities, and a more sustainable future. I hope to have the opportunity to expand the operation in the future depending on local market demand. With my experience in gardening, orchard care, and animal husbandry I am prepared to adjust my business plan depending on the opportunities that arise.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
To start production in the Spring of 2027.
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2-20 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Not necessary but ideally 5-15 acres for wildlife
Cultivable Area (acres)
2-5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferably slightly sloped land with good sun exposure that has already been under crop production whether that is hay, grain, flowers, fruit, or vegetable.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I would prefer being able to live on the land as well
Need farm buildings
Yes - Greenhouse, produce wash stand, cold storage
Need fenced land
Yes - Perimeter deer fencing
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Needed infrastructure includes cell service, power, potable water and access to crop irrigation.
Need on-site housing
Yes - I have a travel trailer that could be parked on site if allowed. Would also be open to renting on site if available.
Production type
Vegetable - Focus on root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets, onion) with added diversity for proper crop rotation and seasonal vegetables (Tomatoes, peppers, peas, beans, squash, lettuce)
Poultry - Layers - Eventually would like layers in the future
Orchard/Fruit - Eventual expansion into fruit in the future
Greenhouse - To extend production into bumper seasons and for seed starting.
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Soil needs
Sandy loam, high in organic matter, no large rocks
