We have lots of farmers looking for land, most of which aren’t on our blog! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region.
ABOUT THE FARMER
Hannah, an experienced farmer and herbalist, is currently seeking a 1/4 acre (or more) to produce culinary and medicinal herbs.
Hannah has worked on multiple market garden farms across northern BC, as well as in a food forestry operation. She has been a home herbalist for over a decade, and is now looking to provide the greater community with access to whole botanicals by establishing a small herbal business this spring. Bioregional herbalism is a passion of hers, so she will also be incorporating wild-harvested botanicals into her offerings.
Hannah’s intention is to sell directly to consumers through online sales (such as Facebook, Etsy, etc.), and as production stability allows, reach out to local business owners (such as retail or restaurants in her area). Hannah may also consider doing pop-up markets to allow her to connect with the local community. Hannah will be growing direct from seed, and will start longer-season crops for transplanting in her home, before bringing them to the site. It is her intention to process herbs off-site after harvesting.
Hannah will be dedicating a consistent part-time schedule to this project, and will very likely benefit from the labour and support of her partner Ewan, who also comes from a market gardening background on Vancouver Island.
ABOUT HER LAND VISION
Hannah is currently located in Prince George, BC and is hoping to find land within 30 minutes from town. She is looking for a minimum of a 1/4 acre of land, with access to irrigation and a tractor/tiller.
A shed or covered storage on-site would be an asset, as would a greenhouse – although not a requirement, having space for seedling production and protected growing conditions would be ideal! Hannah will invest in any necessary tools, equipment and infrastructure needed.
Hannah is excited to connect with landholders who have space to share!
GET IN TOUCH
Do you have land that might be the right fit for this farmer?
This farmer is participating in the B.C. Land Matching Program. Reach out to the Central & Northern B.C. Land Matcher, Andrew, at andrew@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation and discuss next steps.
Learn more about this farmer (and other farmers and Land Listings in your region) on the Young Agrarians UMAP. For more about the B.C. Land Matching Program, please visit youngagrarians.org/land.
The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded in Central & Northern B.C. under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, with additional support from the Real Estate Foundation of BC.