ABOUT THE LAND:
Located 8 minutes outside downtown Salmon Arm, the property is a total of 17.5 acres, with 5 acres ready for agricultural use. The soil is rich and dark and there is ample water for irrigation, with 3 wells on the property, a small creek running through and at least one of the fields fully sub-irrigated. The rest of the property is hayfields, walnut grove and a few fruit trees, (also on good soil), plus approx. 3 acres of natural forest.
There are multiple outbuildings available for use, including a chicken house, root cellar, and large hay barn. There is a tractor and some implements available to a conscientious and mechanically minded new farmer. There is housing available for rent on the property.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Landowner, Romano Eberle, is a warm and sincere stone mason, who lives part-time on the property. He would love to see the land being productive and well-maintained using organic methods. Romano is willing to discuss a variety of lease agreements that would be mutually beneficial, either short or long term.
GET IN TOUCH:
This land opportunity is a participant in the B.C. Land Matching Program. If you are interested in this land opportunity, please contact tessa@youngagrarians.org.
Check out the UMAP listing at: https://maps.youngagrarians.org/locations/55144-Organic-Farm
For more land opportunities, and to learn about the B.C. Land Matching Program, please visit youngagrarians.org/land
The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded in the Okanagan by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.