General farming (3 years+) - Have spent time in various gardens, planting, maintaining, harvesting, storing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and medicinal plants.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - I have years of experience with houseplants and knowledge of various plant needs and pest mitigation
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - framework around natural pollination, medicinal farming, and agritourism/seasonal events
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - none at this time.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Looking to restart relations with the Aboriginal Business Development Centre and through that access funding either loans, or grants. Would be open to investors.
Project
Farm Name
Legacy of Wellness
Farm Project Description
Regenerative farming practices as foundation. Natural pollination - native plants and minimal soil disruption. Medicinal farming - elderberries, various root plants, comfry, and cannabis. Agritourism such as farm tours, retreats, seasonal/ special events, u-pick experiences, and educational workshops.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
30 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
2027
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
100
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 50 acres. Partially wooded area would be ideal
Cultivable Area (acres)
50 acres.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
raw land or partially processed/developed
Open to landowner residing on property
No - depending on the title of the arrangment, i would consider.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Year round greenhouse.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
significant water supply to accommodate plant development and events
Need on-site housing
Yes - I would like to live full time on the land and be able to accommodate guest stays.
Production type
Greenhouse - native and medicinal plants
Flower - I would like to grow saffron - needs a greenhouse and additional coverage for continued growth in Zone 3
Nursery - I would consider having a plant nursery
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - sure, but unsure what this entails and why it would be important?
