Residential property with large garden area that can be shared.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
1.6
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
1 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture -
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Bees -
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
One area has recently been cultivated and used for potatoes, the majority of the space is flat and grassy, or consists of the orchard and perennial planting areas.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Many perennial plantings in place, including fruit trees, nuts, grapes, herbs and flowers. There is a small beekeeping operation, which could be expanded. Also a cleared area that was most recently used for potatoes. A small greenhouse is available to share as well.
Road Access
Yes - parking at road and walk to garden/farm area beside house
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Would love to have support with pruning and regenerating the orchard and plantings that are in place, and can share the land for other purposes such as market gardening.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Lots of wildlife passes through, and some smaller species are welcome as full-time residents
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Other - City water, can use from hoses and potential to setup small irrigation systems.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - City water
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Limited visitors, only with permission and after introductions.
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Bees -
Mushroom -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Thick topsoil -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - can help with business development, marketing, and interested in investing in year-round growing systems
