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Land Wanted: Growing Flowers, Raising Waterfowl, Building a Future

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Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Farm management (3 years+) - Hobby Farmer & Gardner 15+ Year
  • General farming (3 years+) - Hobby Farmer & Gardner 15+ Year
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Working Copy in progress.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings, income
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No

Project

Farm Name
Laughing Duck Acres
Farm Project Description

Our project focuses on establishing a small-scale, diversified farm that combines flower production, seasonal vegetable cultivation and with waterfowl-based pest control. The goal is to create a sustainable, low-impact agricultural system that enhances soil health and increases biodiversity. We plan to cultivate a variety of cut flowers—such as dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers and perennials alongside market vegetables. By interplanting flowers and vegetables, we aim to support beneficial insects, improve pollination, and maximize productive use of land throughout the growing season. We integrate ducks and geese not only as a natural pest management solution but also as an additional farm product. Waterfowl are highly effective at controlling slugs, insects and weeds without disturbing plant roots, helping maintain a balanced ecosystem. Their presence reduces the need for synthetic pesticides while their manure enriches the soil with nutrient dense fertilizer that supports regenerative growing practices. In addition to their ecological benefits, the flock contributes to the farm’s income through the sale of fresh eggs and healthy, ethically raised ducklings. This integrated approach allows us to produce high-quality flowers and vegetables while promoting environmental stewardship, animal welfare and sustainable land use. Our goal is to develop a thriving, ecologically balanced farm that serves local markets and demonstrates the value of regenerative, mixed-use agriculture.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Lease -
  • Transfer / Succession -
Duration of the desired agreement
2-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
TBD

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
1-5 ac
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-5 ac
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

We are willing and prepared to cultivate land provided it offers good drainage is not overly rocky and is accessible. Preference to land with existing deer/elk fencing.

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Preferred but not necessary as long as permission to add removable structures for our use.
Need fenced land
Yes - Or, allowed to build own fencing.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
TBD
Need on-site housing
Yes - No, but would like the option to move RV to the space.
Production type
  • Vegetable - Based on suitability of the land
  • Poultry - Layers - Waterfowl- eggs, meat and hatching.
  • Greenhouse - Poly Tunnel
  • Flower - Cut flower annual and perennials
Type of agriculture
  • Organic -
  • Conventional -
Soil needs
Workable. Able to amend but not wanting overly rocky or poor drainage.
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes

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Email: isb.kathryn@gmail.com

Address

Lake Cowichan , BC
CA

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