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ABOUT THE LAND
Looking to start small while working towards your farming dreams? A half-acre of land is available at an incubator farm in South Burnaby, BC! The farm is accessible by transit and conveniently situated just down the street from an abundance of food and retail locations.
The 3-acre property has been an active community/incubator farm for the last few years, with 6 to 8 other farmers using the space to grow vegetables, grains, seeds, flowers and more. The available land has been farmed in the past, and features beds which are currently covered with silage tarp. The soil is rich in organic matter and requires minimal amendment. City water is available for irrigation, though access is limited during the winter months when the water table is high. Power is available in some areas.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a great opportunity to incubate a new venture on a community farm, surrounded by other farmers! The land is managed by a land steward who looks forward to growing the community and continuing to caretake the land together.
There are hand tools, a weed whacker and storage sheds available for shared use. The incoming farmer would also be welcome to establish infrastructure on the land, as needed. This is a flexible opportunity open to many production types, including: market gardening, grains, flowers and more! Organic farming practices are preferred.
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this opportunity would enjoy co-existing with others in a community space. Since the land is shared between a group of farmers, good communication is key! This may be a particularly exciting opportunity for those interested in urban farming and growing food in small spaces.
If you’re looking to incubate a new farm business in 2025, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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 Metro Vancouver Land Matcher, Ve-Jane Duong, at vejane@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 in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley 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 Bullitt Foundation and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.