LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acres of Pasture Space for Diversified Livestock – Duncan, BC

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ABOUT THE LAND

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Duncan, this property has two acres of pasture space available for an experienced small-scale livestock farmer. Historically, the space has been used by the neighbouring farmer to grow hay and graze cattle. The current landholder is now hoping to see the land support a greater diversity of livestock species, while building soil health.

The pasture space is fully fenced for cattle, with a separate entrance off the main road, and has access to power for farmers needing to set up additional electric fencing. The pasture also has access to municipal water from an outbuilding on the property, as well as a shallow well. The pasture itself has a gentle northern slope, with a damp section at the northernmost tip of the field, and a thick layer of top soil throughout.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The site’s existing fencing and proximity to a growing urban market make it a great opportunity for a farmer looking to raise small livestock, such as sheep, poultry, or bees. The landholder is excited to share space with a farmer who is passionate about regenerative soil management and has experience managing livestock in a way that is light on the land.

This opportunity is located just minutes outside of Duncan, which boasts a number of local food initiatives, including the Cowichan Green Community, farm-to-table restaurants, and a thriving farmers market. Moreover, the Cowichan Valley has a strong agricultural history and access to both the Victoria and Nanaimo markets. Combined, these attributes make this community a nurturing environment for new farmers!

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced livestock producer who is passionate about soil health and looking for space in the Cowichan Valley to start or expand a livestock operation.

Currently, there are no accommodations available at this site, so the opportunity would be best-suited to farmers who live locally or within reasonable commuting distance to the property.

If you’re looking for land for farming in the Cowichan Valley, get in touch to learn more and start a conversation!

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 Vancouver Island Land Matcher, Ari Westhaver, at ari@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 on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands 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 Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.