LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 2 acres for lease along the Kettle River – Grand Forks, BC

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ABOUT THE LAND

Scenically located along the Kettle River, this 15-acre property offers up to 2 acres suitable for a market garden, beekeeping, or other small-scale livestock. A portion of the land is currently grazed by cattle, and past uses include a commercial garlic farm and a fenced garden.

The land has good sun exposure and a level growing area. It is partially treed, with a year-round wetland within the forested section. The topsoil is a silty loam, with a clay layer approximately 12 inches below the surface. Water hydrants are located throughout the growing areas, and agricultural water licences are already in place.

A 75 × 75 foot garden area near the cabin is enclosed with deer fencing. In addition, approximately 0.5 acres are available for crops, and the forested area could potentially be used for grazing sheep or goats.

There is a separate access road leading to both the growing areas and the cabin, allowing the incoming farmer to access the site without using the landholder’s residential driveway.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This property offers a great opportunity for a couple to begin developing a farm business. The landholder is open to a variety of agricultural ventures, including market gardening, beekeeping, and small-scale livestock.

The property is partially fenced, with cross-fencing that contains the landholder’s cattle. The landholder also has some heavy equipment available and is willing to assist with land development to support the incoming farmer’s vision, provided the work focuses on responsible land care and sustainable improvements.

A small cabin located on a private section of the property may be available for the incoming farmer. The cabin is best suited for no more than two people.

ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this opportunity is someone who enjoys living in a quiet rural setting, and would like to start small while building a farm business.

Because the landholders live on the property and may appreciate occasional help with general property upkeep, this opportunity is best suited to farmers who are comfortable sharing space and working alongside others.

If this sounds like the right opportunity to start your farming business, we encourage you to get in touch.

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 Marsh, 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 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 the Columbia Basin 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 Columbia Basin Trust and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.