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Lapin cherry orchard, outside of Summerland

Located in Thompson - Okanagan Ef1d866b 08ca 4ac9 8d9d d74893c82fcc

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
70 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 30 acres
Cultivable Area
2.5 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Orchard/Fruit - Lapin cherries
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

2.5 acres with almost 800 cherry trees.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

This orchard is about 20 years old. Previous to that it was bunchgrass grassland for at least several decades.

Road Access
Yes - Accessible from the Princeton Summerland Rd.
Electricity
No - There is no dedicated service at the orchard.
Cell Service
Yes - Poor cell service, good wifi.
Long-term goal or vision for land

The broader land, of which the orchard is a small part is undergoing a generational change in management, and is being moved towards a regenerative subsistence farm. Cover crops are being planted and expanded, and a small livestock herd will be added this year.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - All of BC is a wildfire zone, and the arid Okanagan is an early adopter.
Current residents living on property
Yes - Five family members live onsite.
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - There is an 8 foot deer fence that needs some repair.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - This is not entirely clear at this point.
Water source
  • Stream/river -
  • Irrigation system -
  • Other - The orchard has been irrigated by moving aluminum pipe. This is a lot of work and reduces the orchardists quality of life. There are some materials onsite to install a microspray system.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - There is a historic water license.
On-site housing
No - No housing is available at this time.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - The orchard is centrally located to four households. People working in the orchard must develop a relationship with the families so there is a feeling of safety and security. Customer visits are possible in constrained times.
Types of production you are open to
  • Orchard/Fruit - Lapin cherries
Practices preferred
  • Certified Organic -
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Sandy loam
  • Rocky soil - The orchard area is generally sandy. The edges are stonier.
  • Sloping - Flat
  • Thick topsoil - The soil is thin, built through cover cropping.
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - Flat
  • General fertility (nutrients) - Lime etc were applied over a decade ago. Cover cropping has been sporadic. Foliar sprays have been used to backfill nutrient needs.
  • Soil grittiness - Sandy
  • Good drainage - Excellent.
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - There is some knowledge onsite, but generally there is not the expertise to run an orchard.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
TBD.

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