General farming (3 years or less) - I have been managing and caretaking a large community for 3 years.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I have a simple business plan for my small herbal tea business.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Small amount of savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Obtaining a grant would be ideal
Project
Farm Name
Funky Roots Farm
Farm Project Description
I am looking to start small and grow local herbs such as yarrow, mullein, dandelion, stinging nettle, heal-all, strawberry, raspberry (if land owner agrees) and more. I am also happy to pick any dandelions and more that may already be on the property. My growing method is based around companion planting, no sprays, conserving water as best as I can, plants for natural pest deterrents. My ultimate goal is to end my tea business and sell medicinal herbs wholesale.
I would also grow a small patch of personal vegetables (corn, beans, squash, tomatoes and peppers)
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Duration of the desired agreement
At least a year with option to renew (2027-2028)
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 1 2027
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
0.25-0.5
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
0.25-0.5
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferably it would be a spot that has low to medium weeds. I don’t have the capacity to remove trees, stumps or other big obstacles. I am also happy to have a wooded area near by to forage in.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes open to it
Need farm buildings
Yes - Hoping to find land that I can live on. It would also be great to have a space to dry and package herbs
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Not sure, enough to water 3 times a week in summer minimum. A hose connection will do.
Need on-site housing
Yes - I am wanting to live on the property so I can put in as much work as possible
Production type
Vegetable - Personal veggies (squash, beans, corn, tomatoes and peppers)
Orchard/Fruit - Strawberries and raspberries
Other - Herbs such as yarrow, stinging nettle, fireweed, burdock, dandelion, strawberries
Type of agriculture
Other - Permaculture, low till, companion planting, no sprays
