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FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – SOLE FOOD STREET FARMS, FARM MANAGER

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on August 22, 2022

Sole Food Street Farms in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Farm Manager! ABOUT Sole Food Street Farms Sole Food Street Farms is an internationally recognized social enterprise that transforms vacant urban land into street farms that grow artisan quality fruits and vegetables, available at farmer’s markets, local restaurants, and through a CSA program. Our mission is to empower individuals with limited resources by providing jobs, agricultural training and inclusion in a supportive community of farmers and food lovers. Individuals are given basic agriculture training and employed at the farm based on their capability. Some participants excel in this environment, but … Continue reading FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – SOLE FOOD STREET FARMS, FARM MANAGER

FARM JOB: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 23, 2021

Zaklan Heritage Farm, surrey, vancouver

Zaklan Heritage Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking a full-time or part-time farm crew member for the 2021 season!  ABOUT ZAKLAN HERITAGE FARM Zaklan Heritage farm is a small (2 acre) mixed vegetable farm situated in the heart of Canada’s fastest growing city- Surrey, BC. The farm is run by Gemma and Doug, we started the operation in 2013. We produce a wide range of vegetables using sustainable practices and ecologically friendly growing methods. We rely on small machinery and hand tools to do the majority of our work. We sell primarily to high end restaurants in Vancouver and a bit … Continue reading FARM JOB: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

FARM JOB: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 09, 2021

Zaklan Heritage Farm, surrey, vancouver

Zaklan Heritage Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking a farm crew member for the 2021 season!  ABOUT ZAKLAN HERITAGE FARM Zaklan Heritage farm is a small (2 acre) mixed vegetable farm situated in the heart of Canada’s fastest growing city- Surrey, BC. The farm is run by Gemma and Doug, we started the operation in 2013. We produce a wide range of vegetables using sustainable practices and ecologically friendly growing methods. We rely on small machinery and hand tools to do the majority of our work. We sell primarily to high end restaurants in Vancouver and a bit of wholesale.  We … Continue reading FARM JOB: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

[FILLED] FARM JOBS: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 07, 2020

Zaklan Heritage Farm, surrey, vancouver

This position has been filled. View more farm jobs and apprenticeships on our Job Blog Zaklan Heritage Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking farm crew members for the 2021 season!  ABOUT ZAKLAN HERITAGE FARM Zaklan Heritage farm is a small (2 acre) mixed vegetable farm situated in the heart of Canada’s fastest growing city- Surrey, BC. The farm is run by Gemma and Doug, we started the operation in 2013. We produce a wide range of vegetables using sustainable practices and ecologically friendly growing methods. We rely on small machinery and hand tools to do the majority of our work. We … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOBS: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

SEPT-NOV, 2020: ONLINE – SCALE YOUR PROGRESSIVE FOOD BUSINESS

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 25, 2020

Give your progressive food business a leg up with Feeding Growth! This series of five workshops provides practical tips for progressive retail and packaged goods companies to reach and maintain success. Each workshop follows the Feeding Growth recipe: personable and caring food industry mentors share advice; participants engage in hands-on exercises; and the helpful community of progressive change-makers connects over tasty local food. The series culminates with a keynote event celebrating our graduates and the local food movement. WORKSHOP DATES   Brand & Marketing, September 24, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Online via Zoom   Sales & Distribution, October 8, … Continue reading SEPT-NOV, 2020: ONLINE – SCALE YOUR PROGRESSIVE FOOD BUSINESS

FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 11, 2020

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River and Sea Flowers, in Ladner (near Vancouver, BC)  is seeking a Farm Crew Member for the 2020 season! This would be a great job for those looking to learn the ropes to start their own flower farm one day. About River and Sea Flowers River and Sea Flowers is a certified organic family farm producing cut flowers on beautiful Westham Island in Delta BC, 30 km from Vancouver. We grow a huge diversity of flowers and foliage on a one acre field as well as in a few hoophouses. We use a range of hand tools as well as … Continue reading FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew

FEB 23-29, 2020: SOUTHERN BC – Tackling the Farm Crisis & the Climate Crisis Events

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 13, 2020 4 Comments

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EVENT SERIES: Tackling the Farm Crisis & the Climate Crisis National Farmers Union Youth President Stuart Oke, will explore the connections between the farm income crisis and the climate crisis and ways farmers can increase revenues and help to mitigate the effects of climate change. In December the National Farmers Union (NFU) release a report called Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis: A Transformative Strategy for Canadian Farmers and Food Systems.  Key conclusions include: The climate crisis is a threat to Canadian farms, but also an opportunity to re-orient our farms to become more integrated, life-sustaining and community-sustaining. The … Continue reading FEB 23-29, 2020: SOUTHERN BC – Tackling the Farm Crisis & the Climate Crisis Events

FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – City Beet Farm, Field Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 31, 2020

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City Beet Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking to hire two Field Crew members for the 2020 season!  ABOUT City Beet FARM City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver that grows vegetables and cut-flowers on 15 sites made up of front and backyards. We use mostly hand tools and ecological farming practices that improve the long-term health of the soil. We work alongside many neighbours and our relationship with the local community is very important to us. We sell our produce and flowers through our weekly CSA, pop-up markets and select grocers. We are excited to share our knowledge … Continue reading FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – City Beet Farm, Field Crew

JOB: RICHMOND, BC – Richmond Food Security Society, Education Program Coordinator

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 17, 2020

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Richmond Food Security Society, in Richmond, BC, is hiring a full-time permanent Education Program Coordinator! About Richmond Food Security Society Richmond Food Security Society (RFSS) is a not-for-profit organization inspiring a robust Richmond food system through education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives. We are a small team supported by many volunteers all passionate about urban agriculture and food security. We live the values of the Richmond Food Charter and we courageously engage our community to address food-related challenges. We grow the community and have fun while doing it. We are a living wage, equal opportunity organization, and will not discriminate on any basis. We are seeking … Continue reading JOB: RICHMOND, BC – Richmond Food Security Society, Education Program Coordinator

FARM JOBS: LANGLEY, BC – Stable Harvest Farm, Field Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 13, 2020

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Stable Harvest Farm, in Langley, BC, is hiring 3 field crew members for the 2020 season! About Stable Harvest Farm Stable Harvest Farm has all the infrastructure of a modern small farm operation. Large wash pack station, Kubota tractor, BCS tractor, flame weeder, paperpot transplanter, high tunnels etc. The focus is on multi harvest space efficient crops and successive planting for continual supply. Stable Harvest Farm is a charitable operation servicing the Langley and Surrey food banks, as well as other communities in need, with high quality fresh organically produced vegetables. The farm is in its first season of operation, and looking toward having … Continue reading FARM JOBS: LANGLEY, BC – Stable Harvest Farm, Field Crew