Yes - There may be additional space on the site to expand over time
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Vegetable - Several acres are already being leased to a conventional vegetable producer
Livestock - Sheep - The 3 acre field is being used to graze sheep, which are owned by the current tenant farmers
Bees - The landholder has several honeybee hives on the site
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The space available on this property is a flat, open field with excellent sun exposure and is accessible via a shared access road. The previous owner of this property left this area fallow for some time, so there will be some pasture remediation necessary to get it ready for agricultural production.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This property has a long history of agricultural production, with the current tenant farmers having been operating on this site for several years. Alongside mixed conventional vegetable production, this site has also been used for grazing sheep, growing hay, and operating a greenhouse over the years.
Road Access
Yes - There is shared road access throughout the property
Electricity
Yes - There is electricity on the property with the potential to extend it to the 3 acre field
Cell Service
Yes - Full cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholders recently purchased this property with the goal of creating space for diversified food producers to support local food security on the Saanich Peninsula, while also having space to operate their own small-scale apiary. The landholder is especially excited to connect with experienced, business-minded farmers who may be interested in collaborating on building and operating a greenhouse on the 3 acre field. The motivation behind this is to provide local food for the surrounding community and sustainable income source for the farmer year-round.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - The landholder has recently replaced the barn on the property and is in the process of integrating a wash station within that structure. An incoming farmer may have access to this facility
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Irrigation system -
Other - Water is provided to this property by a municipal water system via an agricultural water line
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - No housing is permitted on this site
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Greenhouse - This landholder is especially interested in the potential for collaborating on building a greenhouse on this site
Practices preferred
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Unknown -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Business Partnership -
Other - Profit share model depending on wishes of the farmer
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
