Other experience/agricultural/business training - I am developing a specialty fruit farming project focused on fig production in the Lower Mainland. While I am a new commercial grower, I have been actively studying fig cultivation, greenhouse management, irrigation, pruning, soil health, and orchard establishment through internet
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Yes. I have a business plan to establish a specialty fig orchard in the Lower Mainland. The plan includes phased orchard development, irrigation and soil management, variety selection, and a marketing strategy focused on direct-to-consumer sales, farmers' markets, local retailers, and restaurants. My goal is to build a sustainable, long-term farming operation and gradually expand production as the orchard matures.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - saving
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Fraser Fig Farm
Farm Project Description
My plan for 2027/2028 is as follows:
Propagation: I am currently propagating 100+ identical 'Desert King' cloned saplings using 1-gallon pots via low-risk outdoor tent methods.
Farm Model: I intend to transplant these into a 0.5-acre plot using low-head bush/espalier training. This will keep the trees under 2 meters to ensure a 100% safe, ladder-free U-Pick (Pick-Your-Own) experience for families.
Revenue Split: High-hanging premium fruits will be hand-harvested for high-end local restaurants and social group-buying, while lower branches will serve the urban U-Pick community.
Preferred Arrangement
Duration of the desired agreement
Ideal date to obtain land by
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
