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1.25+ acre "Food Forest" potential with highway exposure

Located in Thompson - Okanagan

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
1.42 plus KVR and Fortis ROW inside the fence line (approx additional 1 Acre)
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
approx 1.25 - 1.5 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - 10 asparagus planted this year. Garlic and potato previously - not planted this year
  • Orchard/Fruit - 1 peach, 1 pear, 1 apricot, 3 hazelnut, 3 pecan, 1 saskatoon
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Approx 0.75 acre full sun open areas- not farmed or irrigated for years (mowing only). Approximately 0.25 acre of rows previously tilled and rocks removed. Approx 0.25 acre established canopy (pecan, apricot, hazelnut)

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Until the early 90's it was a bio-diverse variety farm, with over 100 different crops. The farm was featured in the November/December 1987 issue of Harrowsmith magazine, as well as a 1978 book called, "Growing for Market, On a few acres or in your backyard". The following owner of the property (early 1990s-2018) pulled out over 130 fruit/nut trees and did not continue farming, leaving a large open grass area. The property has highway exposure and spans to the bank overlooking the Okanagan River and Hike and Bike Trail.

Road Access
Yes - Highway address
Electricity
Yes - 3 outbuildings with power
Cell Service
Yes - Rogers is great, Telus occasionally drops calls due to tower and mountain position
Long-term goal or vision for land

I would like to see the land brought back to the bio-diverse "food forest" it was once known for. Although it is in the ALR, it is in a sub-dividable zone. Given world and climate uncertainty, I would like to do my best to ensure the land is maintained to provide food rather than rental profit.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 2 outbuilding with power- on concrete, 1 chicken coop-concrete footings with dirt interior, 1 large half concrete building, 1 small 2 stall "barn" - with power
Land is fenced
Yes - Wildlife fencing
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - push mower, electric tiller, and all small tools (rakes, shovels, etc)
Water source
  • Irrigation system -
  • Other - Irrigation water is supplied by the Town of Oliver, separate from the treated domestic line. Currently only 2 taps available for hose watering, however the mainline pipe to the rear of the the property is in. Additional to be installed once farm plan established
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - space for an RV, with water, power, and sani available
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - any
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Orchard/Fruit - any
  • Greenhouse - Open to farmer building. There is a small 6x8 aluminium frame green house, as well as the panels for 2 others (blew over in wind) that can be taken apart and the panels usedsed to create another one
  • Flower - any
  • Bees -
  • Nursery -
  • Other - I am open to a wide variety
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Other - biodiversity and companion planting preferred
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Good drainage -
  • Unknown - no soil tests performed - Landscaping supply (Dirt) store is next door for easy access and delivery of soil amendments when required
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • Business Partnership -
  • Other - Open to potential future lease to own
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - although I work 7 days a week, I will help out any way I can
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Character reference only
Agreement duration
To be determined in consultation with farmer. Currently hold a home/farm insurance policy

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