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ABOUT THE LAND
Designated garden areas spanning 0.6 acres are available on this gorgeous property in Castlegar, BC. While the property is predominantly forested, these level, cleared portions lie on terraced benches ready for cultivation. Previous community members on the land established the gardens 30 years ago, the land currently lies fallow, covered in mixed grasses, awaiting revitalization. There is road access and a nearby water faucet within 20 feet of the designated garden sites. Additionally, two structures offer potential for repurposing to accommodate chickens or other small livestock. There is partial fencing around the historic garden areas but reinforcement or replacement is necessary to deter wildlife.
The available land is situated on a stunning 560 acre property, which is home to the landholder and several tenants. Conveniently located within a 15-minute drive from Castlegar, this unique land opportunity offers prime access to the farmers’ market.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The landholder’s long-term objective is to collaborate with an incoming farmer to enhance production and promote soil health. Market garden production, greenhouse or small-scale livestock are best suited to this land opportunity.
A 4WD vehicle is recommended to access the land. Cell service is spotty and unreliable. On-site housing is not currently available, but possibilities for accommodation can be discussed. The ideal farmer should be capable of working independently while being considerate of tenants within an established residential community. The landholder has an interest in seeing the land in production and would like regular communication with the farmer.
Ideally, the arrangement for this opportunity would be a lease agreement lasting 2-3 years initially, but negotiations are possible, especially for those interested in cultivating perennial crops like fruit trees.
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this land opportunity is a farmer who doesn’t need a lot of space, or an established farmer in need of a small portion of land. This is best suited for someone who enjoys a community setting and is happy to build a neighbourly relationship with the landholder.
GET IN TOUCH!
This land is available through the B.C. Land Matching Program. If you are interested in this land opportunity, please contact the Columbia Basin Land Matcher, Nyree, at nyree@youngagrarians.org with the link to this post, any relevant photos, and a paragraph or two on each of the following:
- About you
- Your farming experience
- Your plans for the land
For more details, check out the UMAP Listing for this property.
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 Columbia Basin by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative, with additional support from Columbia Basin Trust and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.