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High Producing Ground Crop Land

Located in Thompson - Okanagan 8c82a77f 2488 45e1 9e80 afeafa79ca35

Land Details

Total land size in acres
3-4
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
3-4
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Additional hillside area undevelooed
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - Peppers, tomatoes, corn, strawberries, onions, beans, eggplant, cantaloupe, squash, watermelon.
  • Other - Animal barn and coral.
Current practices
  • Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Currently rows in berms with irrigation throughout rows. No mountain shade, all day sunlight.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Very productive vegetable and ground fruit operation for several years. Semi truck was loaded weekly at harvest time. It was a horse pasture before that. There is a horse barn, coral and shelter which does not have to be included. Close to downtown.

Road Access
Yes - Separate entrance off public road with loading area for large truck.
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes - Regular service the town has downtown.
Long-term goal or vision for land

We would like to see the land continue to be used for ground crops of any kind to supply our community and beyond. Even flowers or something different, We had a lot of waste produce due to an abundance of crops so would like to see this extra harvested, dried or given away. Ideally it would be great to become organic if possible. Looking for someone who is committed to tending the land actively, weeding/mowing as appropriate , irrigating and fertilizing responsibly and being respectful of us and our neighbours. Land is across from a large subdivision.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Fire as is normal for the Okanagan.
Current residents living on property
Yes - We live at one end of the field.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Possible use of horse/animal barn and shelter
Land is fenced
Yes - Post and wire
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Our house and yard are private.
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - Probably any vegetable
  • Livestock - Sheep -
  • Livestock - Goats -
  • Grain -
  • Seed -
  • Orchard/Fruit - Ground fruit only strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon.
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
  • Nursery - Fruit stand possible
Practices preferred
  • Certified Organic -
  • Organic -
  • Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
  • Texture - Needs to be tested by applicant as we are not farmers ourselves.
  • Sloping - Very gentle slope
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Former land holder, employer or educator.
Agreement duration
Unlimited but 1 year to start to see if relationship is mutually beneficial.

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