LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmer-ready, 0.5-acre Productive Market Garden – Pass Creek, BC

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ABOUT THE LAND

Located in scenic Pass Creek, just 15 minutes from Castlegar and 40 minutes from Nelson, this 0.5-acre market garden offers excellent growing conditions and a great location!

The current farmers have transformed this land from mixed grasses into a thriving, productive garden. Over the past three seasons, the current farmers have implemented regenerative practices, focusing on soil health, microbial life, and long-term fertility. Through regular soil testing, mineral balancing, strategic composting, and the use of cover crops, they have built rich, fertile soil that consistently yields high-quality crops.

Situated in an East-West oriented valley, the growing space is level and rock-free, with full sun exposure and a reliable water supply from Norns Creek. There is also potential to expand into an additional 0.3 acres of adjacent land. The 0.5-acre garden area is fully fenced, with the side bordering a wildlife corridor secured by elk fencing. The remaining perimeter is enclosed with a mix of fencing that has effectively kept out wildlife and can be upgraded if needed.

The garden supports a vibrant and healthy ecosystem, home to frogs, snakes, bats, birds, pollinators, and a wide array of beneficial insects. A biologically rich pond nearby enhances the ecological integrity of the site and offers a peaceful spot to relax and observe local wildlife.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established farm with a strong foundation – all set for sustainable, productive market gardening. The current farmers are open to mentoring incoming growers. The property is conveniently located close to several local farmers’ markets and customers for a CSA or home delivery, providing a variety of options for sales channels.

Currently, about 75% of the garden beds have well-balanced, fertile soil that consistently produces market crops. The remaining 25% of the beds are in active transition, supported by an on-site compost pile that’s ready to further enrich the soil next season.

The garden is irrigated by gravity-fed community water from Norns Creek—an efficient, low-energy, and reliable system perfect for small-scale farming. A 240V electrical hookup is also in place near the garden, ready to power a walk-in cooler or additional farm infrastructure. The current farmers are offering the option to purchase the existing irrigation system and fencing, both custom-fitted to the established garden layout.

Incoming farmers will also have the opportunity to rent a spacious 2-bedroom basement suite on the property!

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

This opportunity is ideal for a farmer who has experience in commercial market gardening and is ready to take over a well-established and productive growing space.

The incoming farmer will live in close proximity to the landholder, as the rental unit is a basement suite within the landholder’s home – so, a positive relationship will be key for this opportunity. Along with managing the gardens, the farmer will also be responsible for occasional mowing around the market garden area. A cooperative, easy-going individual would be a great fit for this arrangement!

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.

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 the Columbia Basin under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, with additional support from Columbia Basin Trust and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.