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Landshare on Salt Spring Island

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

Land Details

Total land size in acres
2 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
<1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - various
  • Poultry - Layers - chickens & ducks
  • Orchard/Fruit - pears, apples, plums, blueberries, grapes
  • Greenhouse - appr. 1600 sq ft poly
Current practices
  • Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Includes accommodations suitable for one person (24 ft trailer). Willing to consider various workshare arrangements.

Road Access
Yes - Adjacent to road. Parking onsite
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
No
Long-term goal or vision for land

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - owners (family of 4) live on property
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - greenhouses
Land is fenced
Yes - Canada
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - some hand tools
Water source
  • Irrigation system -
  • Other - rainwater collection for irrigation; accommodations serviced by well water
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - various
  • Orchard/Fruit - harvest share of existing fruit/nut trees, grape vines, etc
  • Greenhouse - various (has been used primarily for tomatoes)
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
    Preferred arrangement
    • Other -
    Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
    Yes
    Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
    Yes - references for work and living arrangments
    Agreement duration
    indefinite
    Last modifed 4 days ago; never expires.