Dairy Farms for Sale in Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows holds a compact area of dyke-protected Fraser Valley lowland that supports dairy operations alongside its cranberry and blueberry farms. Buying a Pitt Meadows dairy farm means clarifying supply-managed quota, assessing milking facilities and manure management, and verifying water and drainage obligations on lowland land that depends on pump and dyke infrastructure.
Why Pitt Meadows
Dairy Farms in Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows' dyke-protected alluvial lowland, reliable water and compact productive footprint make it a small but productive dairy community within the Fraser Valley.
What to Know Before Buying
Pitt Meadows dairy farms operate on dyke-protected alluvial lowland bordered by the Fraser and Pitt rivers, where productive soils support forage and a dairy base alongside the area's better-known cranberry and blueberry operations. As across the Fraser Valley, BC dairy operates under supply management — quota is a separate, valuable asset from the real estate, and buyers must clarify whether quota transfers with the sale and how that transaction is structured.
Dairy facilities are central to value. Buyers should assess the milking parlour, pipeline system, free-stall barn, cooling and waste-management infrastructure for age, condition and compliance with current environmental standards. Manure storage, nutrient-management plans and setback compliance are regulated, and a property facing upgrades carries a real cost. The compact footprint means facilities are concentrated, but the lowland setting brings drainage and dyke obligations.
Water and drainage define the lowland setting. The ditch and pump systems that keep Pitt Meadows farmable carry maintenance obligations, and water rights must be verified carefully. Buyers should confirm water licences under the Water Sustainability Act, drainage responsibilities and any dyke obligations tied to the parcel, alongside ALR status and City of Pitt Meadows zoning.
Fraser Valley Farmland Market Context
Sourced regional market data for Pitt Meadows and the broader Fraser Valley region. Actual parcel values depend on soil class, water rights, improvements and current market — this is a typical range, not an appraisal.
$120,000 – $220,000+ / acre
Highest farmland values in Canada due to Class 1 prime alluvial soils, high gross farm receipts, and intense Metro Vancouver proximity.
Dairy, Berries (Blueberries/Cranberries), Poultry, Floriculture, Mushrooms
Sumas & Fraser River alluvial aquifers, municipal ditches, mountain creek licences under WSA
CLI Class 1 – 2 (Prime lowland alluvial silt/clay loam)
Source: BC Agricultural Land Commission & StatsCan Census of Agriculture 2021 (2021–2025). Regional per-acre range is a BuyBCFarms.ca market analysis informed by Statistics Canada and Farm Credit Canada data; sub-regional dollar bands are our editorial estimate, not a figure published by those sources.
Due Diligence Checklist
- Clarify in writing whether supply-managed dairy quota transfers with the sale and how it is handled.
- Assess the milking parlour, pipeline, free-stall barn, cooling and waste-management infrastructure for age and compliance.
- Review manure storage, nutrient-management plans and setback compliance status.
- Verify water licences, ditch-system rights and any dyke or pump-station maintenance obligations.
- Confirm ALR status on the ALC portal and review the City of Pitt Meadows zoning.
- Assess floodplain and drainage obligations on lowland parcels.
- Confirm the forage and land base that supports the herd — owned, leased or separate.
What Drives Value
Illustrative guidance only — actual value depends on the specific parcel, its condition, water, soil and current market. Not a formal valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does dairy quota come with a Pitt Meadows dairy farm?
Not automatically. BC dairy operates under supply management, and quota is a separate, valuable asset from the real estate. Whether quota is included and how it transfers must be clarified in the purchase agreement — do not assume it transfers with the land.
What should I check on a Pitt Meadows dairy farm's facilities?
Assess the milking parlour, pipeline system, free-stall barn, cooling and waste-management infrastructure for age, condition and compliance with current standards. Facilities needing upgrades can represent a significant cost on top of the purchase price.
Do Pitt Meadows dairy farms have drainage obligations?
Often yes. Because the land is lowland and dyke-protected, the ditch and pump systems that keep it farmable carry maintenance obligations. Verify water licences, drainage responsibilities and any dyke obligations tied to the specific parcel.
How does a Pitt Meadows dairy farm compare to one in Abbotsford?
Pitt Meadows shares the Fraser Valley's productive lowland soils with Abbotsford but in a more compact footprint with stronger dyke and drainage obligations, and alongside its cranberry and blueberry operations. The due diligence is the same — clarify quota, assess facilities, verify water and drainage.
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