Located on 98 acres in Fanny Bay, this land opportunity consists of one 15 acre parcel that has historically been used to grow hay and raise cattle. The landholder has recently purchased the land to establish a commercial fish farming operation and is looking for a partnership with an experienced farmer who is excited about usiing regenerative practices to grow food for their local community
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is available through the BC Land Matching Program
Total land size in acres
98
Wooded Area
Yes - 40
Cultivable Area
45
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Hay & Forage - hay farm for several years
Greenhouse - There is currently a leasing farmer growing strawberries in 8 greenhouses on the property
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
farm is glacial till, and has been used to grow hay for many years. There are some lowlying areas on the parcel that flood in the winter and spring. Lots of room for improvement in the soil structure!
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This land has historically been used to grow hay and graze cattle
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes - Power may be accessible from a pole located close to the parcel
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
This landholder wants to see the land be used to support local food security while building soil health. They are excited to connect with experienced and innovative farmers who are keen to collaborate on developing infrastructure on the land. This landholder is especially excited about the idea of creating a closed loop system wherein the compost created by their fish farming operation may be used to support vegetable production on the land.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - One caretaker lives in a home on the property
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
None - The landholder is currently in the process of obtaining permits to drill wells and would be open to discussing the placement of a well with an incoming farmer to support their operations
Well - There is one residential well on the site that is used by the leasing strawberry grower to irrigate
Water rights to these sources
No - The landholder is currently in the process of obtaining permits for drilling wells and associated water licenses
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Greenhouse -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Texture - mixed
Rocky soil - gravelly
Sloping - gentle slope
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - West to east, gentle slope
Good drainage - glacial till
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
