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ABOUT THE LAND
Located just 15 minutes from Golden in the scenic Columbia Valley, this 156-acre property offers 9.5 acres of productive hay fields. The land includes a mix of open fields, ponds, partially cleared areas and selectively logged forests. With a southwest orientation, the property receives ample sunlight and includes gently sloped areas as well as a level field.
There are two established hay fields on the property: one 7.5 acres and the other 2 acres. In the summer of 2023, an early oat crop was cut from both fields, and they were then seeded with timothy and alfalfa. While the timothy hay is productive, the soil will require additional inputs to support optimal fertility before the 2025 growing season. All fields have excellent drainage and are composed of silty loam soil.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The fields on this property have been cut and maintained by a local farmer for several years, and are now open for a new farmer to take over hay production. The agricultural potential extends beyond the current hay fields, with an additional 70 acres within the Agricultural Land Reserve ready for potential expansion. Water for irrigation is available, with licences in place for ponds, springs and a creek on the property.
The landholder would like to keep the hay fields in production but is open to discussing livestock grazing options for sheep or cattle. However, the property is not currently fenced for livestock. Well-maintained roads provide easy access to fields and water sources, and some outbuildings and equipment may be available to support the incoming farmer.
The landholder will visit regularly to maintain the property, and a housing option may be negotiable for the incoming farmer.
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this opportunity would be seeking a long-term haying contract and would be interested in expanding and possibly exploring other types of agricultural production across the full 80 acres of available land.
This is an excellent opportunity for a farmer seeking land for hay production in the northern Columbia Valley. With lots of space to expand, opportunities abound on this property!
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 U-MAP Listing for this property.
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The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded in the Columbia Basin under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, with additional support from Columbia Basin Trust and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.