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Space for market gardening or chickens in Cowichan Bay

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 3e1951ed c3f0 4cac 81e8 a419645c2d76

Land Details

Total land size in acres
2.4
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
0.25
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Potential to expand up to 0.4 acres
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - The landholder and their family already has approximately 0.25 acres in mixed vegetable production for home and limited commercial use
  • Orchard/Fruit - The landholder has several fruit and nut trees, including hazelnuts, figs, apples, and pears
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

The space that is available is fairly flat and grassy, with some sections that have previously been cultivated and either returned to grass or tarped. The top soil is approximately 1 foot thick and fairly well drained, with a layer of clay beneath and existing drain tile. The property has an existing irrigation system, which is fed by a well and consists of several stand pipes that feed into drip irrigation. The space that is available does not currently have a designated standpipe, but the landholder is open to collaborating with an incoming farmer on expanding the existing irrigation system out to that space.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

The current owner, alongside family members and friends, has cultivated approximately 0.25 acres of mixed vegetables, flowers, and herbs for home use on the property using organic practices and with a focus on regenerative soil management.

Road Access
No - There is road access to the residence, but no official road access to the plot
Electricity
No - The property has access to residential electricity, but there are no power lines out to the field
Cell Service
Yes - Full cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land

This landholder is excited about sharing space with a grower who is passionate about building soil and has experience growing food on shared land. The landholder has a large garden and there are several other plots on the site that are tended by family members and friends, making the ability to collaborate and share space key for a successful match. In the space available, the landholder's main interest is in improving the soil health and providing space and access to equipment to support increased food production on the property.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder lives on the property part-time
Availability of farm buildings
No - There is limited storage on site
Land is fenced
Yes - The site has some cattle fencing, but no deer fencing, however deer pressure is low for the area
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - The landholder has a variety of hand tools and a couple of small tractors that may be used by an incoming farmer. The landholder also has three chicken tractors that may be used by an incoming farmer
Water source
  • Well -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - The landholder has a license for their well, which is 300 ft deep and has just had its pump replaced
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - The site is suitable to mixed market garden production
  • Poultry - Layers - The landholder is especially excited about having chickens on the property and has an existing fleet of three moveable chicken tractors that may be used by an incoming farmer
  • Flower - The site would be suitable for flower production- the neighbors are beekeepers and would likely be excited about more opportunities for bee forage!
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
  • Texture - Glacial Koksilah clay approximately one foot beneath the top soil
  • Thick topsoil -
  • General fertility (nutrients) - The soil is highly fertile, supporting several small veggie plots
  • Good drainage - The soil is fairly well drained as it has existing drain tile, but there are still some wetter spots in the winter
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Open to discussion

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Address

Cowichan Bay, BC
CA

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