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Looking for farm land with housing

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  • Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley -

Land Seeker Details

Training
  • General farming (3 years or less) - Hobby Farming
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Looking for a long term land lease where I can move my current hobby farm and family to expand and grow. I have a 5 year business plan
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I have savings that can be used to initially fund the start of the farm , and then any further advancements on the property would be done from the profit made on the farm
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - I have savings that can be used for the initial start up

Project

Farm Name
Worth the Mud Farms
Farm Project Description

I am a 40 year old single mom of 4 children ages 12-22, I am looking for a land lease opportunity to move my current hobby farm onto that currently generates income, but with an opportunity to expand. The goal of this farm project is to establish a small, diversified farm focused on raising chickens, goats, and pigs while also growing vegetables, herbs, and potentially fruit. The farm will provide locally produced food and develop multiple sustainable sources of farm income. The chicken operation will include laying hens for the production and sale of fresh farm eggs, as well as meat birds that will be raised for sale as locally produced poultry. The chicken operation will provide a consistent source of farm products while allowing the farm to gradually expand its flock as demand grows. The goat operation will focus on raising healthy, well-managed goats that can serve several purposes. Goats may be sold to other farms and individuals, while some may also be available for rental as natural lawn and vegetation management animals. Using goats as natural lawn mowers can help control weeds, brush, and overgrown areas while reducing the need for mechanical mowing and chemical vegetation control. The goats may also be raised for breeding and future expansion of the herd. The pig operation will raise pigs for both meat and companion-animal markets. Pigs may be sold to customers looking to raise their own animals for meat, as well as to individuals interested in pigs as pets or small-farm animals. As the operation develops, the farm may expand its breeding program to provide a steady supply of pigs for sale. The farm will also include a vegetable and herb garden to grow a variety of fresh produce for personal use and potential sale to local customers. Depending on available growing space, crops may include seasonal vegetables, leafy greens, root vegetables, cooking herbs, and other locally suitable produce. The garden will provide another opportunity to diversify farm income while increasing the amount of food produced directly on the property. With the goal of selling produce from a farm stand and eventually moving to farmers markets or potential local retailers. As the farm develops, there is also the option of establishing fruit trees and developing a small orchard. Fruit trees would be selected based on the local growing conditions and available space and could provide fruit for household use, direct farm sales, preserves, baking products, or other future farm offerings. Planting fruit trees would also be a long-term investment in the productivity and sustainability of the property. The overall objective is to create a diversified and sustainable farm business rather than relying on a single agricultural product. Chickens, goats, pigs, vegetables, herbs, and potentially fruit trees will provide several different revenue opportunities throughout the year and allow the farm to respond to local demand. The farm will prioritize responsible animal care, proper housing and fencing, access to clean water and appropriate feed, pasture and outdoor access where suitable, and maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the animals. The farm will also make use of natural resources and managed grazing and growing practices where appropriate. Over time, the farm will aim to expand its livestock numbers, improve infrastructure, increase crop production, establish fruit trees where practical, and develop a reliable customer base. The long-term vision is to build a productive, sustainable family farm that provides locally raised food, agricultural products, and useful services to the surrounding community while creating a financially viable farm business.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
As long as possible
Ideal date to obtain land by
Available to move at anytime or as soon as possible

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
Open to options
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - If the land had a mix of wooded and cultivable area I would be open to it
Cultivable Area (acres)
open to options
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
This would be dependent on what the land was used for
Need on-site housing
Yes
Production type
  • Vegetable - Cucumbers, tomatoes, root vegetables, squash, onions, corn, lettuce, beans, peas
  • Livestock - Pigs - Currently I raise Juliana piglets but would also move to raising meat pigs
  • Poultry - Layers - Mixed breeds to produce rainbow eggs
  • Poultry - Broilers - Mixed breeds
Type of agriculture
  • Conventional -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
No - Yes or no depending on what is required by the land owner
Last modifed 14 days ago; 2026-12-31.