General farming (3 years+) - My husband and I both grew up farming both grain and cattle.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - It is very detailed and thought out into the future.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - We have investments as well as savings.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - We have been in contact with many sources but are waiting for the right opportunity before deciding which financial resources we will need.
Project
Farm Name
Rafter Lazy B Cattle Company
Farm Project Description
We would like to raise registered red angus cattle to sell future breeding stock. We also intend on opening a butcher shop. Everything we do we want to pass on to our kids. We miss the farming lifestyle we both grew up with and we want that for our kids. I have a very well thought out business plan for anyone interested in reading it.
Preferred Arrangement
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Ideal date to obtain land by
2026
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
160+
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
As much as possible
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - As many as possible
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Ready to produce hay or pasture.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - We would also need to be able to live on site.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Definitely an asset!
Need fenced land
Yes - For pasture.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Helpful if available!
Need established water source and infrastructure
As much as possible of both. Not entirely picky at this point!
