I am looking for a smaller piece of land (1/10th of an acre- 1/4 of an acre) in the Cowichan Valley to farm.
My primary goal is to develop it as a productive, diversified space grounded in regenerative practices. I hope to revive my seed-library initiative by growing water-smart, heirloom, and regionally adapted varieties with strong epigenetics—plants well suited to our local climate. I also plan to incorporate a small flower-growing component to help offset the cost of the lease, along with a modest personal vegetable patch for crops I cannot yet grow at home while I continue expanding my rainwater collection system and saving for a cistern.
Alongside vegetable and seed production, I plan to incorporate mushrooms as part of the soil-building system on the plot. Wine cap mushrooms will be inoculated into mulched pathways and beds to enhance soil structure and nutrient cycling, and I hope to maintain a small number of shiitake logs as well. I also have an interest in getting a red wiggler farm going where I can harvest their excrements to use as fertilizers (worm pee tea!). Together, these elements will support a resilient, ecologically balanced growing space. My goal is to create a productive plot that improves soil health, supports biodiversity, and contributes meaningfully to the Cowichan Valley.
Land Seeker Details
Training
Agriculture-related degree - Diploma of vocational studies in Horticulture Production (CFP Fierbourg , Quebec)
Apprenticeship - At two greenhouses - Centre Jardin Paradis and Bedard et Blouin in Quebec City
General farming (3 years+) - Working in 3 seperate garden centers, working on an organic veg farm in Saanich, working on an organic farm in Quebec City
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Mixed flower/veggie CSA and market farm
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I have the savings I need to invest in starting up.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - No, I can sustain myself.
Project
Farm Name
Good Season Farm
Farm Project Description
I am developing a small vegetable and cut flower farm in the Cowichan Valley, ranging from 0.1 to 2 acres, with a CSA and market presence. The farm will use low-till, regenerative, and organic practices at a hand-scale, emphasizing soil health and biodiversity. My goal is to produce diverse, high-quality vegetables and flowers while maintaining practical, manageable operations. The project is designed to serve the local community and nurture the land sustainably.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Duration of the desired agreement
2-10+ years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Spring 2026
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
0.1-2 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
0.1-2acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Pasture/market garden
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - A greenhouse and a shed would be nice. If not available, I can build if landholder is OK with that.
Need fenced land
Yes - Deer fencing
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
I can lay irrigation. I need access to water be it from a well, pond or meter. I can set up a couple of rainwater collection totes. Water use dependent on summer drought conditions. I will be heavily mulching and using cover crops to reduce water needed to irrigate. In year 2 I will set up drip irrigation to further reduce water consumption.
