General degree - Currently pursing a BSc in Biology at Thompson Rivers University.
General farming (3 years+) - More than 18 years of hands-on Cannabis sativa growing experience, alongside home-scale vegetable, fruit, and greenhouse growing.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Business development, market validation, and commercialization training to support the farm’s launch and growth.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Yes. A phased farm business plan through a business development program.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Yes, through personal savings.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - Additional funding opportunities are being explored to support phased expansion.
Project
Farm Name
Hayley Rose Farms
Farm Project Description
Seeking approximately 3–6 usable acres for phased field and greenhouse production. Year 1 will focus on establishing vegetables, fruit, beneficial plants and flowers for farmers’ markets and direct sales, alongside licensed hemp production for authorized processors. Production and wholesale sales will develop in phases over Years 1–3. We also plan to work with community programs on food-security initiatives.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Initial 3–5-year lease, with renewal options preferred
Ideal date to obtain land by
Ideally by December 2026, allowing time to prepare for spring 2027 production.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Approximately 5–10 acres preferred; flexible for the right property
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Approximately 3–6 usable acres for combined field and greenhouse production
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - not required, flexible
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open or previously cultivated land, without clearing required
