Yes - A detailed working business plan has been developed for Ongoing Farm Ltd., including phased startup and expansion plans, production systems, infrastructure requirements, market channels, operating budgets, and financial projections. The plan is being continuously refined as the final farm site is secured.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I have personal capital available for initial farm establishment and infrastructure, with additional financing available as required. The project is adequately capitalized to begin development once suitable land is secured
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Ongoing Farm Ltd.
Farm Project Description
Ongoing Farm Ltd. is a new Cowichan Valley market farm focused on premium, soil-grown greenhouse tomatoes and other high-value produce. The farm will use intensive market-gardening methods, season-extension greenhouses and efficient irrigation to produce exceptional-quality food for direct local markets. Sales will be primarily through farmers’ markets, restaurants and direct farm-gate retail. The operation is being designed as a professional, long-term commercial farm, beginning with approximately two acres and expanding production progressively as the business develops.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Duration of the desired agreement
5-year lease with option to renew for an additional 5 years (5+5 preferred).
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall 2026 — as soon as a suitable property is available.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2 acres minimum; 2–3 acres preferred
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2 acres minimum preferred; approximately 1.5 acres of contiguous, usable cultivable area could work depending on site layout.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open, level or gently sloping, well-drained land suitable for greenhouse and intensive market-garden production. Previously cultivated or cleared land preferred. Existing pasture or workable agricultural land is suitable; soil can be improved as required. Good vehicle access and minimal clearing or site preparation preferred.
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
Reliable year-round water supply suitable for intensive greenhouse production, ideally municipal water or a proven high-capacity well. Drip irrigation will be used, with on-site water storage/buffer tanks as required.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers.
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I am willing to obtain appropriate commercial farm liability insurance and name the property owner as an additional insured, as required under the lease agreement.
