LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for a Community Farm & Garden – Terrace, BC

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ABOUT THE LAND

This unique one-acre property in a historic farming neighborhood of Terrace is ready for a new chapter!

The site offers two distinct areas for cultivation, including a front plot being cleared this March and a rear half-acre with a unique marshy section for diverse ecological projects. The land has not previously been used for agriculture, and about a third of the property is wooded, with a creek running through.

The front area offers a cleared space with a gentle grade, excellent sun exposure and promising topsoil. This area currently has two large trees, which are slated for removal in late March. The back area includes some cleared space alongside the marshy section, adding biodiversity.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The landholder’s vision for this land is to establish a vibrant community garden and provide an opportunity for a new farmer to access land and contribute to local food security. The opportunity is open to a variety of production types, including market gardening, flowers, bees, and more.

The landholder is looking for collaborators to help finish clearing the land and would love to see further farm-focused improvements like fencing and greenhouse space. While the heritage farmhouse is currently in “rough” condition and requires significant repair or an eventual tear-down, it can currently serve as secure storage and space for refrigeration. Water will be accessible via an outdoor spigot, and the landholder is open to having a portable toilet brought to the site.

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this opportunity would be a hardworking, community-minded individual or group that have a “sweat equity” mindset and are excited to help prepare the land for long-term productivity.  This opportunity is perfect for those who value a collaborative environment, and would also be great for a solo farmer who would like to set up a space to suit their farming needs.

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 Central & Northern B.C. Land Matcher, Meghan Masson, at meghan@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 about this opportunity, 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 Central & Northern B.C. 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 the Real Estate Foundation of BC.