Farm Looking for Potential Shareholders

The farm is located in Langley, and based on the biodynamic concept, but is currently not certified. The total size is 5 acres, with about 1 1/2 or 2 acres forested, about 1 1/2 acres of field, some well drained in the winter for over wintering crops. There is about an acre of pasture for chickens, divided into two paddocks, and a 350 sq. foot chicken house. There are two tractors and an excavator to help with the work. They need some repairs, but should be OK for this year.

The 3,000 sq. foot greenhouse is set up for growing bedding plants in the spring, and tomatoes and other crops in the ground in summer. There are lights for growing transplants in the winter, and the heat from the lights keeps that area warm in freezing weather. I have been trying to develop a processing kitchen to make products such as dried tomatoes, vegetable sauce, pizza, pasta, jam, etc. Most of the equipment is here, it just has to be installed.

The house is small, and there is a partly finished cabin. More accommodation could be developed.

I would like to make this farm available to people interested in sustainable local food production, and eventually form a community around the farm. The facilities here are suitable for a large variety of farm related products, and I would like to connect with people who could utilize what is here. Accommodation is possible, but it is basic. Please contact George Matousek at temporary_kitchens@yahoo.com or call 604 825-2821