Energy, Mines, and Resources
Agriculture
Commercial Agriculture Lots for Sale
The Agriculture Branch is currently offering three lots ranging in size from 9.9 ha to 21.0 ha (24.5 acres to 51.9 acres) as part of phase II of the Haines Junction Agriculture Subdivision.
These parcls will be sold using an evaluative process. Prospective purchasers are required to submit a detailed farm development plan for the lot being applied for. All projects proposed for a specific lot will be compared and evaluated by the Agriculture Branch with the offer of sale made to the applicant who shows the clearest understanding of developing a farm business in the region. View a map of the lots 
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Application Packages available at:
Agriculture Branch
Suite 320, 300 Main Street (Elijah Smith Building)
Whitehorse
Deadline: 4 p.m., Friday March 30. Applications returned by mail must be postmarked no later than this date.
Contact: David Murray, Manager, Agriculture Land Resources
1-800-661-0408 ext. 3699
david.murray@gov.yk.ca
Dawson City producers named Yukon's top farmers
Congratulations to Lucy and Jack Vogt of Dawson City on being named the 2011 Farmers of the Year at this year's North of 60° Agriculture Banquet.
The Vogts are recognized for their contribution to Yukon agriculture through their long-standing market vegetable business and Lucy's role as an advocate for local farming and its place in the community.
Yukon's participation in the National Agriculture and Food Traceability System
Federal, provincial and territorial governments are currently working with industry to implement a national traceability system for livestock. As part of this work, Yukon is beginning to implement premise identification for locations where cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry are kept. Find out more about this initiative, the benefits, and how to register.
Contact Us:
Room 320,
Elijah Smith Building,
300 Main Street, Whitehorse
Phone: 867.667.5838
Toll Free: 1.800.661.0408 ext. 5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca
