General farming (3 years+) - Organic farms in Quebec, tobacco in Ontario, commercial market gardening in the Fraser valley, pigs and compost in Comox valley.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Bakeries and food shops over 20yrs
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Our primary focus is on bees. We have an established apiculture business and are looking for space to expand and streamline our current operations
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - At this time we have income and resources. We are looking into different agriculture granting streams as well
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes
Project
Farm Name
Black Horse Apiary
Farm Project Description
We are working hard to raise local queens for ourselves and the community at large. This as well as creating honey. We are also a trusted resource for information on all things related to bees and honey production.
Preferred Arrangement
Duration of the desired agreement
20yrs
Ideal date to obtain land by
January 1st 2027
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2 to 5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2 to 5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - We currently raise pigeons for meat and, in the past, have raised pigs and rabbits. In the future, we would love to expand our business on leased land to include rabbits and pigeons.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Anything we can run a machine through to cultivate it.
Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
Yes - Preferably there would be a shop space 40x30sqft for dry storage
