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Partnership Opportunity on a Developing Nature Education Farm

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 5a328341 0443 4938 8e89 a3c9978ab50f

Land Details

Total land size in acres
45
Wooded Area
Yes - 20
Cultivable Area
0.5
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - There is additional fallow pasture space that could be expanded into once scotch broom is removed
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - The landholder has two large established gardens
  • Poultry - Layers - The landholder has a flock of laying hens
  • Orchard/Fruit - There is a small, mature mixed fruit orchard on the site
Current practices
  • Other - Regenerative
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Half of the property is forested, with a series of fields between forested sections. One 0.3 acre field area, adjacent to the landholder's main garden space, has recently been cleared of Scotch broom and has excellent sun exposure as well as access to water from a stand pipe. Another 2 acre field also has excellent sun exposure and access to a stand pipe, but is heavily vegetated with Scotch broom and would require clearing prior to cultivation. The third, 0.5 acre field space is somewhat cleared and has access to water, and has good sun exposure in the summer, but limited over the winter months. The field spaces are connected by a series of dirt roads, which may be accessed via the property's main driveway.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Prior to its current landholders, this property was owned by the same family for over 60 years. In that time, the previous landholders logged sections of the property to create the field spaces, which were likely used to raise livestock at one time. The current landholders purchased the property three years ago with the goal of creating an integrated farm, nature-school, and eco-retreat guided by the principles of permaculture and community-centred food production. In that time, the current landholders have established large gardens, constructed outbuildings to facilitate the on-site nature school, and are now excited to find experienced farmers who are excited about the prospect of collaboration in further developing this unique property.

Road Access
Yes - The field spaces are connected by a series of dirt roads, which connect to the main driveway
Electricity
Yes - There is power on site
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

The landholders would like to see the land be used as a place of integrated nature connection, education, and food production.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - One of the landholders lives on site
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Well -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - There is currently no on-site housing and, for the time being, the landholder is not open to resident farmers
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock - Sheep -
  • Livestock - Goats -
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Poultry - Broilers -
  • Seed -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Sandy loam
  • Rocky soil - The soil is rocky
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
  • Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
To be discussed

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Email: ari@youngagrarians.org

Address

119 Ross Durrance rd
Victoria, BC
CA

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