Other experience/agricultural/business training - Background in construction and land-based project development. Extensive independent research in regenerative agriculture, small-scale livestock systems, pollinator habitat development, and mixed-income farm planning. Experience in infrastructure planning, fencing, water systems, and rural land improvement. Currently developing a phased business plan for a diversified regenerative farm in BC including pollinator crops, apiary, pasture-raised poultry, and rotational livestock.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Yes. A phased 3–5 year business plan outlining a diversified regenerative agriculture operation including apiary production, native wildflower seed cultivation, pasture-raised laying hens, and future rotational pork and beef. Includes projected startup costs, revenue forecasts, infrastructure development plan, and market strategy focused on regional direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels in BC.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Currently seeking agricultural land financing and startup capital through Indigenous-focused lenders (MFCBC, FCC, Tricorp) and applicable cost-share grant programs.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Seeking agricultural land financing, startup infrastructure capital, and cost-share grants related to regenerative agriculture, pollinator habitat development, and livestock systems.
Project
Farm Name
Wildflower Ranch
Farm Project Description
A Métis women-led regenerative mixed farm focused on pollinator habitat development, apiary production, pasture-raised poultry, and phased rotational livestock systems. The project will begin with honey production, native wildflower seed cultivation, and pasture-raised laying hens to establish early cash flow, followed by rotational pork and small-scale beef production in later phases.
The farm will prioritize biodiversity, soil health, and sustainable land stewardship practices while serving regional direct-to-consumer and wholesale markets in BC. The long-term vision is to create a diversified, economically viable agricultural enterprise that supports regional food security, ecological restoration, and Indigenous women entrepreneurship in agriculture.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Other - Long-term lease with option to purchase (lease-to-own)
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
12 months
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
20-80 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 20–40 acres mixed wooded area preferred for biodiversity, pollinator habitat, and rotational grazing.
Cultivable Area (acres)
Minimum 10–20 acres suitable for pasture, apiary, and small livestock in early phase; open to expanding cultivated area over time.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open pasture or partially cleared land preferred. Open to improving raw or underutilized land through regenerative management practices over time.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes, provided roles, responsibilities, and farm management boundaries are clearly defined.
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Reliable year-round water source required (well or legal surface water access). Will develop distribution infrastructure as needed.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Open to on-site or nearby housing arrangement.
