General farming (3 years+) - Both Madison and Austin grew up on cattle ranches. Austin has been employed on various ranches throughout BC for 8 years
Do you have a business plan?
Yes
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Personal savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Piquette Livestock
Farm Project Description
Our goal is to establish a sustainable and productive small-scale farming operation focused on hay production and a cow-calf program. We are looking for agricultural land that would allow us to grow and harvest hay for both our own livestock needs and commercial sales, while also providing summer grazing for our cow-calf pairs.
We hope to build a long-term operation that generates income through hay sales and the sale of calves, while making productive use of agricultural land. Our focus is on responsible land management, maintaining healthy pastures, and building a farming operation that can grow over time.
We are interested in establishing a positive, long-term relationship with a landowner who shares our appreciation for agriculture and keeping farmland productive.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
5-10 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Spring 2027
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
150 acres of hay land and lease/range for 50-100 cow/calf pairs
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
150 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferably established hay land.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - Fenced area for cows
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Appropriate amount to service hay land and livestock
