I am developing a small-scale pasture-raised egg farm near Calgary focused on ethical poultry care, regenerative grazing practices, and local food production.
I am looking for 1 to 3 acres of usable pasture land within a 45-to-60-minute radius of the Calgary perimeter (e.g., Rocky View, Foothills, or Wheatland County). I will not need to alter the landowner's property or build permanent structures, but I will need road access and access to a winterized 15/20-amp power hookup to run water heaters during winter cycles.
Land Seeker Details
Training
Farm management (3 years or less) - Currently developing and preparing to operate a pasture-raised egg farming startup in Alberta, including business planning, poultry management research, rotational grazing systems, winter operations planning, and small farm logistics
General farming (3 years+) - Practical farming experience in India, including small-scale agricultural operations, livestock care, land management, and day-to-day farm activities in a rural farming environment.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - ndependent research and training focused on pasture-raised poultry systems, mobile coop management, regenerative farming practices, biosecurity, and direct-to-consumer farm business development.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I have a preliminary business plan prepared for a pasture-raised egg operation near Calgary, including startup costs, operational planning, seasonal management, production projections, and local direct-to-consumer sales strategy.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I currently have approximately $30,000 in unencumbered personal startup capital available to fund equipment, mobile coop infrastructure, and initial operating expenses.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - Initial startup funding is already secured through personal savings.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
My goal is to build a sustainable local egg business supplying high-quality pasture-raised eggs directly to consumers, local markets, and community food networks. The operation will initially be intentionally capped at 250 laying hens to remain within Alberta’s provincial quota exemption framework.
The farm will utilize a fully mobile, winterized skid coop system that allows hens to rotate regularly across pasture, improving soil fertility while minimizing environmental impact. The setup is designed to be low-impact and self-contained, requiring minimal permanent infrastructure or land alterations.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Sale of Land -
Other - Open to flexible land access arrangements that work well for both the landowner and the farming operation.
Duration of the desired agreement
Minimum 3–5 years preferred, with possibility for long-term renewal.
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall 2026 or earlier if suitable land becomes available.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1–3 acres of usable pasture land.
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-3 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Potential future expansion for additional pasture rotation would be beneficial but is not required initially.
Zoning
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Flat or gently sloped pasture or open grassland with vehicle access suitable for a mobile coop setup.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes. I am comfortable operating alongside landowners and maintaining respectful communication and shared property expectations.
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - Basic perimeter fencing or the ability to install temporary electric poultry fencing would be beneficial.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Access to reliable water for poultry use and cleaning. Access to a winterized 15/20-amp electrical hookup is highly preferred to operate water heaters during winter conditions.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Poultry - Layers - Pasture-raised laying hens producing farm-fresh eggs for local direct sales.
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Other - Pasture-raised, regenerative, small-scale poultry production focused on animal welfare and sustainable land stewardship
Soil needs
Well-drained pasture or grassland suitable for rotational poultry grazing.
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I am willing to obtain appropriate commercial liability insurance and include the property owner as additionally insured if required.
