This land opportunity features a 3,000 square foot hydroponic greenhouse and approximately 1 acre of field space for a combination of fruit and market vegetable production. This opportunity will become available in November 2026 and is available for experienced, self-motivated farmers who are looking for a space to produce food year-round for the mid-island community
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is available through the BC Land Matching Program
Total land size in acres
2
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
1 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - In addition to the 3,000 square foot greenhouse, there is approximately 1 acre of field space that may be available to a farmer. This space is currently planted in mixed berry production.
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit - Blueberries Raspberries Fruit Trees Strawberries Grapes
Greenhouse - Hydroponic fully automated
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The existing greenhouse has been used for a variety of different production types over the years, most recently for commercial strawberry production. The area surrounding the greenhouse has also been used to produce field crops over the years and is currently planted in a combination of raspberries, blueberries, and fruit trees.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
To see the space be used by an experienced, professional vegetable/fruit producer. This landholder is not interested in having cannabis production on the site
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Tenanted house.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 3,000 square foot hydroponic greenhouse as well as a couple of dry storage units
Land is fenced
Yes - The greenhouse and field has perimeter fencing
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
Well - There is a well on the property that services the greenhouse and the landholder may be open to drilling another well to supplement
Other - There is a 1000 gallon cistern on the property that is used in tandem with the well to service the greenhouse
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - The landholder would like to restrict access to an incoming farmer and their employees.
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Practices preferred
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
Rocky soil -
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
