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0.5 acre market garden for lease, Edgewood BC

Located in Kootenays B9e169b4 6e66 4c48 bad3 cad9bb5f3e73

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
17.5
Wooded Area
Yes - 12 forested acres
Cultivable Area
0.5
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Some room for expansion outside of the fenced garden area.
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable -
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Bees -
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

The gardens are currently in cultivation with vegetable crops and some weeds growing in pathways and unplanted areas of the garden.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

The land has been developed and cultivated over the past 20 years. The land was historically cleared of trees for crop cultivation.

Road Access
Yes - Driveway access from a main road
Electricity
Yes - Solar electricity
Cell Service
Yes - Sometimes spotty reception at this location
Long-term goal or vision for land

The long-term goal for the land is to continue cultivation in a sustainable and ecologically sound way using organic methods to feed the soil and the crops. The current landholders would like to step back from the commercial market gardening and find new farmers who are interested in continuing to manage the larger part of the garden and greenhouse.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - For discussion with landholders
Land is fenced
Yes - The garden is perimeter fenced to exclude wildlife.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Stream/river -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Open to discussion around housing options.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock - Sheep -
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Sandy loam
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - Level
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • Transfer / Succession -
  • Sale of Land -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
Negotiable
Last modifed about 3 hours ago; never expires.