Other experience/agricultural/business training - Self taught farming
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - This business plan outlines a 2.5-acre chemical-free herbal tea and medicinal herb farm near Prince George focused on producing high-quality loose-leaf herbal teas and long-term American ginseng. Two acres are dedicated to cultivated herbs including chamomile, peppermint, lemon balm, nettle, echinacea, bee balm, and red clover, while a half-acre shaded section supports raised-bed cultivation of American ginseng. The farm is designed for efficient management by a single grower using chemical-free soil practices, wildlife protection strategies, and small-scale drying and packaging systems. Products will include premium herbal tea blends and medicinal herbs marketed through farmers markets, local health shops, and online sales emphasizing northern-grown quality.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Self funded and grants
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Self funded and grants
Project
Farm Name
Forest Bloom Tea Farm
Farm Project Description
The farm project is the development of a 2.5-acre chemical-free herbal tea and medicinal herb farm near Prince George designed to grow high-quality herbs for loose-leaf tea blends. Two acres will be dedicated to herbs such as chamomile, peppermint, lemon balm, nettle, echinacea, bee balm, and red clover, while a shaded half-acre will cultivate American ginseng in raised beds. The project emphasizes sustainable farming practices, natural soil improvement, and wildlife protection suitable for northern climates. Harvested herbs will be dried, packaged, and sold as premium herbal teas and medicinal products through local markets and online sales.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Duration of the desired agreement
60 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Open to discussion
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2.5 or bigger
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 0.5
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Open to growing the farm later in the future
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Just need open flat land. A water source for planting. wooded areas for ginseng and for falling logs for raised beds
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - I need out buildings for drying crops
Need fenced land
Yes - Don’t need fenced land but I can do it myself. But would prefer for protection from bears and deer/moose
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Maximum 30,000 litres a day and will be setting up drip irrigation
Need on-site housing
Yes - Yes I will be starting a family and need independent housing to do this
Production type
Other - Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemon balm, Stinging nettle, Echinacea, Bee balm, Red clover, Rose, American ginseng.
Type of agriculture
Other - Completely chemical free even organic chemicals
