<p class="p1">Dave Semmelink, a Vancouver Island farmer, is a busy guy. He raises livestock, grows vegetables, runs a farm stand and recently invested in an abattoir – and does it all on leased land. It may seem risky, but with a solid business plan, he’s set up for success.</p>

Dave Semmelink, a Vancouver Island farmer, is a busy guy. He raises livestock, grows vegetables, runs a farm stand and recently invested in an abattoir – and does it all on leased land. It may seem risky, but with a solid business plan, he’s set up for success.

<p>Dave Semmelink, a Vancouver Island farmer, is a busy guy. He raises livestock, grows vegetables, runs a farm stand and recently invested in an abattoir – and does it all on leased land. It may seem risky, but with a solid business plan, he’s set up for success.</p>

Getting creative: Building a solid foundation on leased land

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