Tag Archives: Lower Mainland

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ ACRE AT CONSERVATION SITE, SOUTH SURREY

Posted by Darcy Smith on April 04, 2018

ABOUT THE LAND The property consists of just over 1 acre of non-ALR land on a 5 acre property in the Hazelmere area of South Surrey. The land is currently a wildlife conservation and research centre for birds. It was used for vegetable crops from 2011-2012 but hasnt been farmed since. There are laying hens and goats on site as well as pheasants, cranes, waterfowl, etc. Goats are currently being used to keep blackberries and small shrubs under control. There is a 12 foot perimeter fence on the property. The farm has recently received Environmental Farm Plan certification. The property features … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ ACRE AT CONSERVATION SITE, SOUTH SURREY →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ ACRES IN RICHMOND, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on March 14, 2018

ABOUT THE LAND The property consists of 6 acres of land in Richmond with a farmer currently running a greenhouse operation on a portion of the property. The farmer lives on site. The land has been fallow for five years, and is currently quite overgrown. At one point, it was used to cultivate Asian vegetables. There are drainage ditches on each side of the property. Neighbouring the property on one side is a greenhouse operation, and on the other a blueberry farm. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY 1 acre, potentially more, available for lease as for vegetable production. The current tenant has … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ ACRES IN RICHMOND, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3.5 ACRES AVAILABLE IN DELTA

Posted by Darcy Smith on March 08, 2018

ABOUT THE LAND This acreage in Delta, located close to Westham Island, is full of potential. It was partially cultivated last season after being fallow for a number of years. In the past it was home to livestock and market garden. Neighbouring crops are potatoes, hay, blueberries, and more. The property is flat, with good drainage and great sun exposure. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This land opportunity offers 3.5 acres in the ALR available for cultivation as a market garden. The land is well suited for a market garden, with the potential for egg production, berries, and potentially fruit trees. For … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3.5 ACRES AVAILABLE IN DELTA →

March 11: Land Link – Richmond, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on January 22, 2018

WANT LAND? GOT LAND? Are you a farmer looking for land? Are you a landowner looking for farmers? We want you! 11 am – 4 pm Land Linking Workshop – Networking, Land Access Arrangements, Young Agrarians Land Matching Program, Expert Panel, & more! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land linking. We’ll network, learn about land access, leases and licenses, and the Young Agrarians Land Matching Program, and hear from our expert panel on topics such as housing, finances, and more! You just might find a farmer who can turn your vacant field into a productive farm, or … Continue reading March 11: Land Link – Richmond, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-3 Acres for Veggie Production, Surrey BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on November 10, 2017

About the Land The land is a total of 20 acres, with about 10 acres in wild grasses and the remainder in annual crops and orchard. The current farmer has owned the land for 20 years, prior to which it was a steer operation. The farmer specializes in Japanese fruits vegetables, including an Asian pear orchard. There is also a U-PICK strawberry patch on the land, and a weekend on-farm market. The farmer-owner resides on the land part time, and another farmer lives on the land in an RV. The soil is very fertile: peat moss, rich and black. The … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-3 Acres for Veggie Production, Surrey BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Acreage for Lease, South Surrey BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on October 18, 2017

About the Land A beautiful, private 20 acre property in South Surrey. About 8 acres are currently in hay. There is a small heritage orchard on the land that is tended by community members, as well as several bee hives. The house is currently rented. There is a large heritage barn with horse stalls and a hay loft in excellent condition. About the Opportunity The landowners would like to see the land used to produce food, and would like someone who shares their goal of improving the land. They are open to a number of possibilities on the land – come … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Acreage for Lease, South Surrey BC →

LAND: the New Young Agrarians Land Matching Program!

Posted by Darcy Smith on October 06, 2016

The Young Agrarians Land Matching Program was featured in the BC Organic Grower! We’re excited to share the article with you here, and we hope you’ll head over to the BCOG to see the original article and more great content. The Shifting Paradigm of Land Access in Southern BC At Blue Heron Organic Farm on Vancouver Island, Kris Chand and his wife Maria had been farming organically for several decades. The couple was starting to think about retiring; at the same time, they saw a rising demand for organic food. Happy with the size of their own farm business but wanting to … Continue reading LAND: the New Young Agrarians Land Matching Program! →

JOB: Field Hand, Shalefield Organic Gardens, Lindell Beach, BC

Posted by Kristen Nammour on February 09, 2016

Shalefield Organic Gardens, a certified organic biodynamic market vegetable farm, is seeking immediately an energetic person to fill a farm hand position. Experience is not required. We provide the opportunity to actively experience, ask many questions and above all learn about successful small farming. Work will include: bed preparation, weeding by hand or hand tool, transplanting, harvesting, cleaning and sorting vegetables for market and CSA boxes. A typical weekly schedule follows: Monday field work including weeding and transplanting, field prep, setting up irrigation. Tuesday harvest for CSA and farmers market Wednesday finish harvesting for CSA and farmers market, pack CSA … Continue reading JOB: Field Hand, Shalefield Organic Gardens, Lindell Beach, BC →

Looking for a Lower Mainland Land Owner & Land Seeker!

Posted by Kristen Nammour on January 18, 2016 2 Comments

Dear Farmers + Friends, Young Agrarians is piloting a farmland matchmaker service based on Quebec’s Agricultural Land Bank model (Banques de Terres) in the Lower Mainland this year. We have a two-day organizational training coming up to learn the ropes of matchmaking. On February 3rd, we would like to work with one land owner, and one land seeker for 1-2 hours of your time. We will practice assessing the land for its agricultural suitability which will help us train our matchmakers in the field. Are you a land owner looking to have your land farmed, or potentially a farmer looking to … Continue reading Looking for a Lower Mainland Land Owner & Land Seeker! →

Goals, Growing Pains & Going Forward: Earth Apple Farm

Posted by Kristen Nammour on December 24, 2015

Shirlene Cote farms Earth Apple Farm, formerly in Burnaby and now in Abbotsford, BC. In the beginning of my mentorship I set some goals for the year and beyond. My goal planning was three-fold (1-year, 3-year and 8-year) and ended up being a page long, so I will offer the condensed version. In the first year I aimed to 1) net more income, 2) secure 2-3 feasible plans for relocating to a new stable long-term farm home in one year and 3) develop and adhere to a self-care plan. In the goal planning process I found it challenging to set … Continue reading Goals, Growing Pains & Going Forward: Earth Apple Farm →