Total land size in acres
200
Wooded Area
Yes - 50 acres of forested land
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Hay & Forage -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Highly fertile flat land in Pemberton Valley bottom. No rocks, no sticks. This land has been in working production since 1970, within the same family.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This farm was homesteaded in 1957 by our family, originally from the Netherlands, who cleared the land and built a thriving operation. From 1965 to 2018, the land successfully produced commercial seed potatoes (45 acres on a 4-year rotation) alongside rotational crops of hay and beef cattle. Since 2018, we have intentionally transitioned away from seed potatoes to focus on consumer-facing root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets) with expanded rotational crops, leaving the land primed for high-yield vegetable and hay production.
Road Access
Yes - Accessed off the Pemberton Meadows Road (paved road)
Electricity
Yes - Powerlines, yes.
Cell Service
No - No cell service (closed reception ~10km south)
Long-term goal or vision for land
As we transition into retirement, our goal is to step back from full-time farming operations and generate reliable lease revenue while retaining family ownership of this historic land. We are looking for an experienced farmer and dedicated steward to lease the property and maintain it in excellent working condition. Because we are actively engaged in invasive species removal and small-scale riparian restoration on the farm, finding a lessee who shares these environmental values is important. We offer a secure, long-term opportunity for a skilled operator to run a thriving business on a healthy, well-maintained ecosystem.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire threat is becoming an increasing threat across our province. Flooding is always a potential risk in the Pemberton Valley bottom, however, we have significant dyke infrastructure.
Current residents living on property
Yes - Current owners and daughter live on the property.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Excellent, commercial-scale infrastructure can be available. May include a 7,200 sq. ft. vegetable storage and packing facility equipped with a 30'x30' industrial cold storage room and water—ideal for a large-scale vegetable operation. The property also features traditional hay barns and multiple smaller utility outbuildings for equipment, workshop space, and supply storage.
Land is fenced
Yes - Yes - previously ran cattle across the farm. 3-strand barbed wire fences remain.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Available for rent or purchase. Tractors, tillage equipment, potato machinery (harvester, planter, etc.), hay machinery (balers, rakes, etc.), and much more from the workings of a multi-generational farm.
Water source
- Well -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Water rights on the gravity-fed irrigation system.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Greenhouse -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
- Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Rocky soil -
- Sloping -
- Thick topsoil -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Yes, current owner has a full lifetime of experience (40 years of full-time farming), who was raised on this farm with a ton of knowledge. Willing to provide mentorship and advice where needed.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Yes, references are important.
Agreement duration
To be discussed, ideally long-term. Depends on crop and candidate.
