Total land size in acres
10.5
Wooded Area
Yes - 6 acres
Cultivable Area
2.5 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has been used as a farm, raising pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys and horses.
Road Access
Yes - off Bennett Road (a dead end road).
Electricity
Yes - Transformer on property owned by BC Hydro
Long-term goal or vision for land
To maintain it in an agricultural state. Could be dubdivided into 2 lots.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - We live in the house on the property
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - There is a three stall barn with hayloft, plus 1500sq ft greenhouse
Land is fenced
Yes - The property is fenced and cross fenced.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Tractor with rototiller is available. Hydraulic log splitter for firewood.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Michael is a registered agrologist / plant pathologist
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Some proof that they will follow through with the lease.
Agreement duration
2 - 5 years
