Yes - Yes. We have a clear, phased plan to start a small-scale flower and pollinator microfarm with strawberries, beekeeping, and laying hens using mobile, low-impact systems on a small acreage.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - No, I'm using my money.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - We can self-fund the initial setup at a small scale and are exploring grants and farm business supports to responsibly grow the operation if available.
Project
Farm Name
Joolmood - Small family farm: Flowers, Strawberries, bees and laying hens
Farm Project Description
This project is a small-scale, regenerative micro farm focused on cut flowers, strawberries, beekeeping, and laying hens, designed to operate on a small acreage with low environmental impact.
The farm will grow seasonal cut flowers and berries for local sales, while maintaining a small flock of laying hens for egg production and a limited number of beehives to support pollination and honey production.
All enterprises are integrated to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance pollinator habitat.
Production will use mobile infrastructure, chemical-free practices, and efficient irrigation, allowing the land to remain flexible and well cared for.
The goal is to create a beautiful, productive, and community-oriented farm that provides local food and flowers while leaving the land healthier than it was found.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-10 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 2026
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
0.5 to 3 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
at least 0.5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - the project can gradually expand from an initial 0.5 acre to approximately 1–2 acres over time, depending on land availability and landowner agreement.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open or partially open land that is currently unused, lightly cultivated, pasture, or garden-ready, with good sun exposure and access to water.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - to keep predators away
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
we will need roughly 500–800 liters of water per day, supplied via a combination of rainwater storage, well, or municipal water, with at least 1–2 days’ backup. Infrastructure should include drip irrigation for plants, automatic waterers for hens, and simple distribution and storage tanks to efficiently manage daily water needs.
