Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
30 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - partly wooded, possibly 10 acres
Cultivable Area
2 acres for market garden
Expansion potential (acres)
No
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The gardens are terraced but have been out of production for some time. The lower field and wooded area are currently used for grazing cattle.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The gazing land is bordering on the Chilcotin river, the acreage is idea for a small homestead with a small herd, perhaps a dairy cow for home use, some sheep, etc.
The fenced area surrounding the home is terraced and ideal for a market garden.
There is a chicken coop/shop 20x30 feet.
There is a root cellar that has two large rooms for winter storage.
The yard is also ideal for seasonal poultry, chickens and hogs.
The home is a five bedroom timber frame home which is absolutely beautiful.
Road Access
Yes - The main access road is shared, the driveway is private.
Cell Service
Yes - some cell service but Starlink is recommended
Long-term goal or vision for land
Ideally this homestead would support a family to a self sufficient lifestyle. The farmers could raise some animals for meat to have processed at the local slaughterhouse which is about half an hour away.
The market garden would be in operation and ideally grow hardy winter vegetables that could be stored in the root cellar for sale throughout the season.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - wildfire area
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - the root cellar and shop/chicken coop
Land is fenced
Yes - electric, smooth wire.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes - well use, river water for livestock in summer
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - can give advice if needed.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - at least two references from each leasing party.
Agreement duration
2-5 years or more.
