The current garden is approximately 30 feet by 40 feet.
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture - Most of the one acre property is not currently used for agriculture. We would be open to discussing additional agricultural use. There is a large shop on the property as well.
Vegetable - Was a household garden.
Orchard/Fruit - There are fruit trees on the property which we currently donate to a local food program but which we would consider adjusting.
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
It is ready for current use once the weeds from last season are dealt with.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has been used as a commercial orchard in the past and is surrounded by commercial orchards. The specific area we are hoping someone can use is the large garden, which we are no longer using.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes - There is electricity available and we could arrange an agreed use.
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
This is a historic family farm that we use as a recreational property now.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - My nephew lives on the property in a house while he goes to school.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - There is a large shop on the property and a covered space next to the shop.
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Some
Water source
Irrigation system -
Other - There is city of Kelowna Water for drinking and the irrigation system water comes from McCulloch Lake. I believe it is chlorinated but not potable.
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Flower -
Bees -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
Unknown - Loam over gravel
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
