Farm management (3 years+) - I managed my own farm Layem Intergrated farms for 6 years in Nigeria
General degree - I have a degree in zoology and a masters in leadership and business
Do you have a business plan?
No - Not yet I am still working on it
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Personal savings dedicated to startup capital and initial operational expenses.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Open to exploring small business agricultural grants, loans, or equipment financing to help scale infrastructure once a lease is secured.
Project
Farm Name
Layem Intergrated Farms
Farm Project Description
I am an agricultural operator based in Surrey, BC, with hands-on experience in greenhouse agricultural management, crop cultivation, and controlled-environment production. I bring a strong background in practical crop care, greenhouse systems setup, and daily farm operations, focusing on sustainable, high-yield production methods.
My primary goal is to establish a secure, long-term commercial greenhouse operation in the Surrey or Fraser Valley region. I aim to build a reliable local supply chain for specialized high-value produce, meeting the growing demand for fresh, premium crops within our local communities while scaling a sustainable and efficient farm business.
I plan to specialize in the commercial cultivation of warm-climate specialty leafy greens and high-value niche crops (such as tropical and specialty garden greens). The production will utilize optimized greenhouse infrastructure, including proper heating, ventilation, and targeted water management systems, to ensure year-round growth and exceptional crop quality.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3 to 5 years (with option to renew)
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall 2026 / As soon as possible
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
0.5 to 2 acres greenhouse
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
0.5 to 1 acre (or suitable greenhouse footprint)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to existing greenhouse structures, or cleared/level land suitable for setting up a compact commercial greenhouse footprint
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Open to either arrangement; property owner residing on-site is completely fine.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Commercial greenhouse structure equipped with heating, ventilation, and proper light/airflow management.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Reliable, high-volume agricultural water supply (well or municipal agricultural hookup) with dedicated access for irrigation systems and targeted greenhouse watering setups.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Warm-climate specialty leafy greens and niche garden vegetables
Greenhouse - Commercial greenhouse cultivation for specialty crops
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Soil needs
Compatible with container growing, raised beds, or standard greenhouse soil/hydroponic setups.
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Will secure comprehensive commercial agricultural liability insurance prior to tenancy.
