Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
20
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 5-10 for grazing.
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
5 acres, drip irrigation set up and currently managed with 11 varietal grapes. The property is on a slope in different directions vineyard one way, grazing the other over the top of the mountain. Soil is like silt, with grass and vegetation in the rows.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Always used for irrigation water (historically for the whole town, reminants) and farming.
Long-term goal or vision for land
To produce and meet the requirements to keep the land in ALR.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Family and an AirBNB
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Winery/storage area, hen houses
Land is fenced
Yes - 5 acres vineyard is fully fenced with 8 foot fencing.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - To be discussed.
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - Additional homes allowed. Already one occupied modular home on the property.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
Soil details
- Texture -
- Sloping -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Mentor, advise, train
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Due to an AirBNB on site, references would be required.
