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ABOUT THE LAND
Centrally located in Kelowna in the Black Mountain area, this 1.25-acre farm offers an excellent opportunity to start or expand a market garden or livestock operation while staying close to town!
The available land is fully fenced and primarily flat, with one steep slope along the side of the property towards the road. For irrigation, there are two moveable tripod sprinklers that stem off a main hydrant, supplied by City of Kelowna. There is also access to a 100-amp electricity outlet.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The property is located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and the landholders are open to several types of production. The area receives plenty of sunlight, although the soil will need to be amended and turned over before planting is possible.
The landholders are willing to discuss alternative methods of irrigation if the incoming farmer is interested in changing the current setup. The landholders might also add direct road access to the farming area, which would make access simpler for the incoming farmer. This is a flexible opportunity – there’s lots of room to discuss different ideas for land use on this property!
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a farmer who is experienced and able to transform this property into a thriving growing space! If the farmer is not interested in breaking ground, they are welcome to use the space to hold livestock, such as sheep, cows, or goats. Most equipment would have to be provided by the farmer, but the landholders have one tractor that they may be willing to share.
The farmer will be working in close proximity to the landholders’ home, so the ideal candidate will be considerate and respectful. Communication and agreeability will be key for this opportunity! The owners would also like a no- or low-spray operation, for the same reason.
There is no housing available on-site, but the proximity to central Kelowna means civic housing is available nearby. Land opportunities within the boundaries of a major city (with easy access to markets and resources) don’t come along often, so inquire now!
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 Okanagan Land Matcher, Haley, at haley@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.
To learn more about the BC Land Matching Program and other land opportunities, visit youngagrarians.org/tools/land.
The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded in the Okanagan-Thompson 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.