Certified Cherry Orchard Farm In Keremeos For Sale

Description

Business type: cherry orchard and agricultural property

Location: British Columbia fruit-growing region

Established: 2002

Current status: established operating farm

Operating model: owner-operated

Reason for sale: retirement

Property

Land size: approximately 9.6 acres

Farmland: fully irrigated

Property fencing: complete

Natural creek: crosses the property

Road frontage: 2 roads

District irrigation water: available

Residence

Main residence size: approximately 5,000 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Construction: timber frame

Exterior: stone

Roof: metal

Solar-connected power system: installed

Radiant floor heating: installed

Heat pump: installed

Gas furnace backup: installed

Agricultural buildings

Commercial-grade shop and garage: approximately 3,100 sq. ft.

Potential cooler or packing facility conversion: possible subject to required approvals and modifications

Agricultural operation

Current crop: cherries

Harvest season: mid-June to July

Seasonal workers: used as required

Organic certification: valid through fall

Organic certification renewal: available

Equipment included

• Tractor
• Mower
• Tiller
• Jarret lift
• Crop totes

Market information

Seller-stated commercial cherry price range: approximately $70 to $120 per box

Box weight: approximately 16 to 18 lb

Direct-to-consumer sales: potential expansion channel

Export sales: potential expansion channel

Agricultural programs

AgriInvest eligibility: stated as available

AgriStability eligibility: stated as available

Crop insurance eligibility: stated as available

Additional agricultural support programs: may be available

Financing

Farm Credit Canada financing: may be available

Major lender financing: may be available

Location

Regional airport: approximately 30 minutes away

Vancouver: approximately 4 hours away

Town amenities: within walking distance

Expansion options

• Add wine grape production
• Add apple production
• Add vegetable production
• Develop direct-to-consumer farm sales
• Develop export channels
• Develop agri-tourism activities subject to required approvals
• Add RV accommodation where permitted
• Add guest dwellings subject to required approvals
• Add additional residential structures subject to required approvals
• Develop farm-to-table food or retail concepts subject to required zoning and approvals

Training and transition

Seller transition support: available

Agricultural program guidance: available through local programs

Organic certification guidance: available through relevant certification organizations