LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 2 acres for a market garden or small livestock – Argenta, BC

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ABOUT THE LAND

If you dream of farming in a remote mountain community, this may be the opportunity for you! Located near the community of Argenta at the north end of Kootenay Lake, this property offers up to 2 acres of cleared land, with the remaining 2 acres forested.

The land was cleared by the current landholder in 1988 and now features a large personal garden, a pond, and a couple of small orchards. It has a gentle south-facing slope with excellent sun exposure. As is common on a glacial bench, the soil varies from place to place but is generally a silty loam with good drainage, and the water supply comes from a licensed spring and has good pressure for irrigation.

Cleared areas not currently under cultivation are covered with mixed grasses, while the forested section adds privacy and natural beauty.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This scenic property offers potential for a variety of production types – from small livestock (such as sheep or chickens) to market gardening – alongside established orchards producing apples, plums, cherries, mulberries, and pears.

Portions of the gardens and pastures are already fenced, with opportunities for the incoming farmer to expand or improve them. Infrastructure on the land available for lease includes a woodshed, livestock shelter, greenhouse, and chicken coop, as well as a three-bedroom home available to rent, featuring a root cellar and dry basement storage. The property is also well-equipped with water hydrants and hoses placed throughout, and fire-smart practices, such as reducing forest fuels, are an ongoing priority. 

The landholders have hosted hundreds of travellers and farm guests through the WWOOF, and other farm stay programs, bringing years of experience in working with volunteers and coordinating farm tasks. They are open to sharing their knowledge, and one of the orchards they currently maintain is located on the parcel available for lease.

The community of Argenta attracts self-sufficient homesteaders, artisans, and farmers, fostering a small yet close-knit community. The landholders are seeking a long-term arrangement with community-minded farmers who value a cooperative, collaborative approach to stewarding the land.

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

This opportunity is ideal for a farmer seeking land in a remote, naturally beautiful location, who is interested in building a close, community-minded relationship with the landholder. Experience with remote living and farming will be a strong asset for any incoming farmer.

With a shared long-term vision of fostering community, the ideal candidate will be open to starting with a trial period or short-term agreement while getting to know the landholders and the surrounding area.

The landholders are a gay couple who value creating a safe and inclusive space. They are looking for a farmer who is welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ+ folks. LGBTQ+ farmers might be especially interested in checking out this opportunity, but all are welcome.

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.