Farm management (3 years+) - 17 years managing commercial broiler chicken farms, including owning and operating a 25,000-bird broiler farm in Iran.
General farming (3 years+) - 17 years of commercial broiler chicken production, flock management, biosecurity, ventilation, feeding, water systems, and daily farm operations.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - 17 years of poultry farm ownership and management, business planning, staff supervision, and commercial broiler production.
Do you have a business plan?
No - Yes. I have prepared a business plan for a broiler chicken farm partnership, succession, or long-term lease project in British Columbia.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Limited personal savings are available. I am also open to partnership arrangements and gradual investment as the business grows.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - I am interested in partnership opportunities, agricultural financing, grants, or low-interest farm loans if needed.
Project
Farm Name
Adel Derakhshani Broiler Farm Project
Farm Project Description
My name is Adel Derakhshani, and I have over 17 years of experience in commercial broiler chicken production. Before immigrating to Canada, I owned and operated a 25,000-bird broiler farm in Iran. My experience includes flock management, ventilation systems, heating, feeding programs, water systems, biosecurity, and overall farm management.
I am looking for a long-term opportunity in British Columbia through a partnership, succession arrangement, or lease with an existing poultry farm. My goal is to build a sustainable broiler operation, contribute to local food production, and establish a long-term relationship with a landowner or retiring farmer. I am committed to responsible farming, animal welfare, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long-term (10+ years)
Ideal date to obtain land by
As soon as possible
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
20+ acres (existing poultry farm preferred)
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Not a specific requirement. Existing poultry farm preferred.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
I prefer an existing poultry farm with operational poultry barns, utilities, and basic infrastructure. However, I am open to properties that require reasonable improvements for long-term broiler production.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes. I am comfortable working with the landowner living on the property as part of a partnership or succession arrangement.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Existing poultry barns and essential farm infrastructure are preferred.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Reliable year-round water supply suitable for commercial broiler chicken production.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Preferred but not essential. On-site accommodation would be helpful for daily farm management.
Production type
Poultry - Broilers - Commercial broiler chicken production
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Yes. I am willing to obtain appropriate commercial liability insurance as required.
