Other experience/agricultural/business training - permaculture design certificate, cover crop workshop
Do you have a business plan?
No - was hoping to use the plot as a test the first year to see how my body handles the work and what the climate/site gives us
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - some savings, have seed
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - open to partnership, may need some equipment and labour help
Project
Farm Name
Lekker Gardens
Farm Project Description
Use 1/4 acre at the new agriculture park in the BX are of Vernon (RDNO) to try out different forms of organic food growing using permaculture principles for my family, friends and community, and also possibly to host educational events/work bees.
I am in talks with another person that could be a potential partner who has more experience with irrigation. We both have seed and want to test out farming on agricultural land as opposed to our backyards.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
1 year initially
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 2026
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1/4
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/4 acre
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
as is,
I was on the RDNO/KPU advisory committee for this plot of land, also have been volunteering on the food forest installation and "8 sisters" garden in 2025
Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
Yes - possibly small greenhouse/shed/shade structure
Need fenced land
Yes - it is already fenced there
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - will have access to shared tools and equipment, may need more??
Need established water source and infrastructure
TBA. Irrigation water is available on-site already, we intend to use water-wise principles and thick mulch to protect soil and hold water
