Agreement drafts
Draft terms for each match, ready for professional review.
Harbour Valley Farm · Plot A
Draft micro-lease terms between the landowner and Valley Garlic Works, from a provisional match on synthetic data. Not a lease; creates no obligations.
1. Parties
Landowner: Harbour Valley landowner (synthetic), owner of Harbour Valley Farm. [TO CONFIRM: legal name and contact of landowner] Grower: Valley Garlic Works (Grower A). [TO CONFIRM: legal name and contact of grower] Coordinating organization (optional): [TO CONFIRM: name of land-access organization, if any]
2. Proposed plot and property
Plot A: approximately 0.50 acres within Harbour Valley Farm, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Plot boundaries are based on a proposed allocation diagram and have not been surveyed. [TO CONFIRM: on-site boundary marking] Ownership and the right to lease have not been verified by Acre Circle. [TO CONFIRM: proof of ownership or authority to lease]
3. Intended agricultural use
Garlic cultivation. Permitted activities: garlic & alliums. Not permitted on this property: No livestock. No permanent structures without written owner approval. Quiet hours after 8 p.m.
4. Proposed lease duration
Year-round (incl. overwintering). Proposed initial term: one growing season, with an option to renew by mutual agreement. [TO CONFIRM: start and end dates]
5. Proposed rent
$40 per month, based on the owner's stated rate of $80 per acre per month for 0.50 acres. Grower's stated budget: $45 per month. [TO CONFIRM: payment schedule and method]
6. Access arrangements
Vehicle access via the shared access lane (owner-reported). Grower requires vehicle access. [TO CONFIRM: access hours, parking area and gate arrangements]
7. Water responsibilities
Property water status: Reported by owner (unverified). Irrigation: Capacity not verified. Grower requirement: basic water access. Water access must be independently confirmed before this draft progresses. [TO CONFIRM: who pays for water, who maintains hoses or lines, and seasonal shut-off]
8. Equipment and shared facilities
Shared facilities listed by owner: tool storage, parking. [TO CONFIRM: storage space allocation and responsibility for damage]
9. Maintenance responsibilities
Grower maintains their plot, keeps paths clear and removes waste at season end. Landowner maintains the shared yard and access lane. [TO CONFIRM: mowing, fencing and boundary maintenance]
10. Insurance and liability (for review)
Both parties should seek advice on liability insurance, injury on the property and crop loss. Acre Circle does not provide insurance or legal advice. [TO CONFIRM: insurance requirements after professional review]
11. Termination considerations
Proposed: either party may end the arrangement with 30 days' written notice, allowing the grower to harvest crops in the ground where practical. [TO CONFIRM: notice period, crop-removal rights and deposit, if any]
12. Unresolved questions
• Owner reports water access, but it has not been independently verified. Confirm before any agreement. • No laboratory soil test is on file. • Municipal, zoning or insurance requirements have not been reviewed. • Both parties should review this draft with an appropriate professional.
DRAFT — FOR DISCUSSION AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEW. NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Acre Circle does not verify ownership, water, soil or legal compliance. Both parties should obtain independent professional advice.