Farm Rentals

The NCC has developed a model that provides unique opportunities for seasoned farmers to establish on quality agricultural land within 10 to 20 minutes of downtown Ottawa. The NCC has recently embraced a shift toward local and sustainable food production, and we are looking for tenants who are fully experienced and ready to start their own Greenbelt farm.

4777 Ridge Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 2Y0

TO BE RENOVATED IN FALL 2024. Bungalow, three bedrooms, one bathroom, great potential for on-farm sales.

Estimated $2,000 plus HST, utilities and municipal taxes; well, heat pump furnace, electricity.

Available for December 1, 2024.

Total square footage:

• Gross area: Up to 12 acres of cultivatable land
• House: 1,400 ft²

Outbuildings:

• Machine shed: 4,800 ft² total, shared with neighbouring tenant. Divided in the centre by wall with separate garage door and pedestrian access door for each side.

Utilities: Tenant is responsible for hydro (electricity), heat (heat pump), cable TV, Internet, telephone, grass cutting, snow removal.

**NOTE: The house does not come with appliances.

We are looking for farmers with the following:

• At least three years’ (seasons’) experience on a commercial farm.
• A solid business plan, including realistic production and marketing goals.
• A commitment to environmental and sustainable farming practices.
• Proof of necessary start-up resources.

Ottawa is one of the premier markets for locally sourced and organic foods, with a very stable economy and great long-term growth prospects. Both community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms and farmers’ markets are expanding throughout the city. Lease rates on NCC farms are affordable and are based on the average of eastern Ontario farmland rental prices.

email: leasing-location@ncc-ccn.ca