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We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! 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 LAND
Nestled within 78 acres of mostly wooded, family-owned land, this land opportunity offers up to 5 acres for agricultural use — including a 1-acre cleared, grassy field and up to 4 additional acres of forest pasture. Located within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), the property carries a rich history of family farming, once supporting commercial pigs and later sustaining cattle, chickens, and pigs for family use and local bartering.
The cleared, grassy area has been mowed for maintenance but is not currently being used for farming. The rest of the available acreage consists of natural woodlands with mixed species of trees, shrubs, and understory. The woodlands have been used as forest pastures for pigs and cattle in the past, using electric fencing, and it can be done again!
A year-round spring-fed creek supplies plenty of water: up to 2.5 acre feet for irrigation or livestock use. An irrigation system will need to be installed by the incoming farmer.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
While it has been some time since this site was used for agricultural production, the ample space, rich forest soil, year-round access to surface water and close proximity to Port Alberni make it very suitable for a new or expanding farming enterprise.
The landholder is open to a variety of farming types, including market gardens, laying hens, broilers, cattle, and pastured pigs. The mix of wooded areas and open fields makes this site especially suitable for pastured livestock! Regardless of what type of farming takes place, the landholder values ecological growing practices and would ideally like to establish a longer-term lease (up to 5 years) with a like-minded farmer.
There are no existing farm buildings available; however, the landholder is open to the establishment of temporary farm structures, such as electric fencing and caterpillar tunnels, as well as a temporary dwelling, such as an RV or a tiny home. There is also a fleet of farm vehicles on-site, including tractors and excavators, which the landholder is open to sharing.
This is an excellent opportunity to start or expand a farm business in a supportive agricultural community. The site is located just 25 minutes outside of Port Alberni, which hosts a burgeoning local food scene, an active farmers market, a handful of farm-to-table restaurants, and an annual Salmon Festival! It is also surrounded by mountains, old‑growth forests, and salmon‑rich rivers and lakes, making it an ideal location for folks who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
This opportunity is well-suited for a single farmer or farming couple of any age who are drawn to a simple, hands-on farming lifestyle in a quiet rural setting. A supplemental source of income—such as remote work, off-farm employment, or perhaps a pension—would be helpful, as this land is best suited for small-scale farming.
The ideal candidate will have some farming experience, enjoy working independently, and be ready to embrace the slower pace and rich rewards of rural living.
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, 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, 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 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.