Tag Archives: South Island

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 02, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Up to 1 acre of fields (plus 1 or 2 greenhouses) are available for lease at ALM Organic Farm, a 10-acre organic farm located in Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Certified organic since 1994, it is the longest-standing certified organic farm on the Island! The farm grows outstanding produce, herbs and flowers, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC →

How to Build a Farmers Institute: South Island Farmers Come Together

Posted by Kat Roger on January 19, 2024

Formally established just this fall, the South Island Farmers’ Institute (SIFI) represents the efforts of founding members Katie Underwood, Shellie MacDonald, Robin Tunnicliffe, Sol Kinnis, Derek Powell and Christine Fuller, in addition to South Island agrologist Megan Halstead and a whole host of passionate farmers and farmer-allies across the Island. Young Agrarians is thrilled to see a new Farmers’ Institute emerge for the island as a way for farmers to connect with each other and support agriculture in their regions. In September of 2023, we got on the phone with SIFI founder, Katie Underwood of Peas n’ Carrots Farm, to learn … Continue reading How to Build a Farmers Institute: South Island Farmers Come Together →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 15+ Acres for Regenerative Agriculture – Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on April 05, 2022 2 Comments

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This property is located in the prime agricultural area of Oldfield Road in Saanich. The total property size is approximately 30 acres and has been fallow in recent years. Water is available to the property by 2-inch municipal line. Some livestock fencing is in place but needs repair. All agricultural areas have full exposure. The areas available for cultivation, currently and in the future, include: 7.2 … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 15+ Acres for Regenerative Agriculture – Saanich, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics with Expansion Potential – Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on April 16, 2021 6 Comments

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Situated near Prospect Lake, only 25 minutes from downtown Victoria, the greenhouse is on a 3 acre property with a home occupied by the owner, plus extensive outbuildings that were formerly used to farm koi fish. The available greenhouse is 70 x 20 ft. It has been partially converted already from koi production and built-out for plant production – with a new polycarbonate roof, ventilation, a dedicated … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics with Expansion Potential – Saanich, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Half Acre Field Available on Mixed Farm – Metchosin, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on July 20, 2020

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This 0.5 acre of available field space is currently in pasture, and is mostly flat with full exposure. A seasonal creek runs beside it, with sheep grazing in the adjacent field. The field has been used for grazing primarily in recent years, and has been hayed a few times in the last 16 years since the owners have had the property. Invasive species have been managed by … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Half Acre Field Available on Mixed Farm – Metchosin, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1.5 Acres of Fertile Field Space – Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on April 20, 2020

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND The property is located in South Saanich close by the Victoria General Hospital and is about 8 acres of various terrain including Garry oak meadow and pasture. Many years ago this land was part of a dairy farm which was subsequently sold and subdivided into individual properties. Our property was once occupied by sheep, horses and chickens., and is now unused pasture. There is a stable with … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1.5 Acres of Fertile Field Space – Saanich, BC →