Other experience/agricultural/business training - No direct farm management experience, but I come from a farming background and have been exposed to agricultural practices through my family.
Do you have a business plan?
No - I would appreciate business-planning support available through Young Agrarians.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings, Loan
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - agricultural grants
Project
Farm Name
Not decided yet
Farm Project Description
I am an aspiring farmer looking to establish a small, commercially sustainable farm in the Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland. I am currently building my farming knowledge and developing a business plan, with a particular interest in berry production and the operation of an established farm.
My goal is to lease approximately 4–7 acres of productive farmland and gradually build a viable long-term agricultural business supplying fresh, locally grown produce to communities in the Lower Mainland. I am looking for a property where I can develop a good long-term relationship with the landholder and responsibly maintain and improve the agricultural land.
My first preference is an established blueberry farm because existing plants and infrastructure would allow me to enter production more efficiently. I am also open to raspberries, strawberries, other berry crops, fruit, vegetables or another suitable agricultural opportunity depending on the land, soil, infrastructure and existing operation.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Next year
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
4-7 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
4-7
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - preferred but not required.
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
Yes - Yes – preferred, but not mandatory.
Need established water source and infrastructure
Reliable year-round agricultural water access is important.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Possibly – open to seasonal vegetables as a secondary crop depending on the property and business plan.
Orchard/Fruit - Blueberries are my primary interest. I am also open to raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and other commercially viable berry or fruit crops suitable for the property.
