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Farmland with Stream, Canim Lake: Open Meadow and Forest

Located in Cariboo 66bffed9 88c8 472e b493 d9fb66267673

Land Details

Total land size in acres
3.95 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - ~2.8 acres
Cultivable Area
~1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - ~1 acre
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Not used for agriculture - Currently vacant and unused
Current practices
  • Other - Unused
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Natural grass and meadow vegetation with some sloping and a dirt road along the east boundary for access. No tillage or clearing, so brushing and mowing is required for preparation before cultivation. A small gravel tent pad is available near the entrance to the wooded area along the stream. Stream bisects cultivable land into two halves.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

This parcel was originally part of a larger farm property that was later subdivided. The land has a history of agricultural use, with crops previously grown on the property. The specific crops and whether livestock were kept have not been confirmed.

Road Access
Yes - Dirt road on eastern boundary
Electricity
Yes - Neighbour built an outlet pole near the eastern dirt road
Cell Service
No - Some cell reception but usually low bars
Long-term goal or vision for land

This land was originally intended as the site of a small vacation spot, but those plans were put on hold. Building here may still happen someday, perhaps in 20 years. In the meantime, leaving such a lovely piece of land sitting idle feels like a waste, and the hope is that someone can put it to good use.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire is the highest hazard
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - Small gravel tent pad
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - Any
  • Livestock - Sheep - Any
  • Livestock - Goats - Any
  • Poultry - Layers - Any
  • Poultry - Broilers - Any
  • Grain - Any
  • Seed - Any
  • Hay & Forage - Any
  • Orchard/Fruit - Any
  • Flower - Any
  • Bees - Any
  • Mushroom - Any
  • Nursery - Any
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Sandy loam to gravelly sand, silt loam
  • Rocky soil - Not stony; gravelly in places
  • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - 9 to 15%, south-facing, northwestern forested area can be up to 30%
  • Soil grittiness - Gritty (sandy areas); smooth (silty areas)
  • Good drainage - Yes; rapid (sandy), well (silty)
Preferred arrangement
  • License -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Farming or land-use related
Agreement duration
1 to 2 years, renewable
Last modifed 19 days ago; never expires.