MAY 25, 2025: VERNON, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park
Posted by Danika Watson on April 23, 2025
Join the Okanagan Indian Band, the Regional District of North Okanagan and Young Agrarians for a Farm Tour and Potluck at sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park in Vernon! Come check out what’s going on at the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park! Previously known as the “BX Ranchlands,” this property was newly named the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park in consultation with the Okanagan Indian Band, to honour the Syilx Territory it is part of. sncəcmałqtn translates to “place of small crops or garden” (for a pronunciation guide please refer to this audio recording). The spacious site was recently transformed into a public park, farm and land-sharing … Continue reading MAY 25, 2025: VERNON, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park
APRIL 28, 2025: ONLINE – Understanding Treaty Relationships in Your Farming Journey
Posted by Lourdes Still on April 23, 2025
It’s essential for all of us involved in agriculture to understand the Treaty relationships that shape the land we farm on. These relationships are foundational—not only to the histories and present-day realities of the places we farm—but also to how we imagine a just and regenerative future in agriculture. Join us for a powerful and grounding conversation with Amy Seesequasis, an Independent Treaty Relationship Consultant, as we explore what it means to live and work on Treaty land. Amy will guide us through the basics of Treaty history, Indigenous land stewardship, and how settlers and non-Indigenous people can honour and … Continue reading APRIL 28, 2025: ONLINE – Understanding Treaty Relationships in Your Farming Journey
We’re hiring! Saskatchewan Manager
Posted by Taina Uitto on April 17, 2025
Young Agrarians is hiring a Saskatchewan Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Saskatchewan. Please include your location in your application. Please also view our Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager posting as there may be an opportunity to combine the Apprenticeship Program portion of this role with this one. Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2025. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about cultivating the next generation of farmers in Saskatchewan? Do you thrive on developing innovative projects in the … Continue reading We’re hiring! Saskatchewan Manager
We’re hiring! Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager
Posted by Taina Uitto on April 11, 2025
Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Manitoba. Please include your location in your application. We welcome applicants interested in the Apprenticeship Program Manager portion of the role from other Prairies provinces, as there is a possibility to split this into its own role. Deadline for Applications: April 28, 2025. This position will start in early June 2025. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about building vibrant food systems, supporting new farmers, and cultivating community from the ground up? … Continue reading We’re hiring! Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager
We’re hiring! E-Learning Coordinator
Posted by Taina Uitto on April 01, 2025
Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time E-Learning Coordinator Location: This is a remote position. While preference will be given to candidates based in Alberta, applicants from other provinces are welcome to apply. Please be sure to include your location in your application. Deadline for Applications: April 27, 2025 Do you thrive on supporting others in their learning journeys? Does facilitating engaging online experiences bring you joy? Do you get excited about developing educational content about farming? Are you tech-savvy and love the satisfaction of checking tasks off your to-do list? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from … Continue reading We’re hiring! E-Learning Coordinator
We’re hiring! Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Land Matcher
Posted by Taina Uitto on March 31, 2025
Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Land Matcher Location: Vancouver Island. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: April 27, 2025 Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? Do you love checking things off your to-do list? If you’ve got that magic matchmaker quality – equal parts people skills, passion for local food systems, and computer-savvy project manager – we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking someone for this Land Matcher role … Continue reading We’re hiring! Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Land Matcher
LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 1 acre for off-grid growing – Salmo, BC
Posted by Nyree Marsh on April 24, 2025
We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Located in a rural neighbourhood that values self-reliance and community, up to 1 acre of land (with potential for housing) is available on this off-grid property in Salmo. This is a unique opportunity for an adventurous farmer interested in drought-resistant plants, perhaps for herbal medicines and teas! The main growing area is … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 1 acre for off-grid growing – Salmo, BC
FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Ice Cap Organics, field crew
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 24, 2025
Ice Cap Organics in Pemberton, BC is seeking a field crew! ABOUT Ice Cap Organics Ice Cap Organics is a family owned and operated mixed vegetable farm growing local produce in the Pemberton Meadows since 2009. We are looking for people to join our Thursday field crew team. These positions are for one 8 hour day/week from early May to end of October. We are fairly flexible and can accommodate time off if needed. Work includes harvesting vegetables and berries, hand weeding, trellising, planting transplants and other various field and greenhouse jobs. If you’re looking to get your hands in … Continue reading FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Ice Cap Organics, field crew
FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Ice Cap Organics, West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 24, 2025
Ice Cap Organics in Vancouver, BC is seeking a West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff! ABOUT Ice Cap Organics Ice Cap Organics is a family-owned and operated mixed vegetable farm growing local produce in the Pemberton Meadows since 2009. We are looking for staff for our market in the West End every Saturday from 7 am to around 3-3:30 pm. We’ve been doing this market since 2009 and it is a busy bustling event! We’ll need help at this market from late May to end of October. Work will include setting up market tents, tables etc. and putting out produce … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Ice Cap Organics, West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff
FARM JOB: Surrey, British Columbia – Seed of Life Farm, Farmhands
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 23, 2025
Seed of Life Farm in Surrey, British Columbia is seeking farmhands! ABOUT Seed of Life Farm Seed of Life Farm is a small scale farm located in North Surrey on a piece of heritage land. The land is easily accessible by transit from Vancouver, only 15 minutes bus ride to King George and Surrey Central Station. We are a family of 3 (Jason, Krystyna and Maya), growing mixed vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and edible flowers on about 1.5 acres. We grow outdoors and in hoophouses. We are mainly no-till farm, we use hand tools such as broadfork, rakes, stand up … Continue reading FARM JOB: Surrey, British Columbia – Seed of Life Farm, Farmhands
‘Lease-proof’ farm construction – with Natasha Danenhower
Posted by Danika Watson on April 22, 2025
Natasha Danenhower is a Red Seal Carpenter operating in the southern interior of BC, on the unceded territory of the Syilx and Sməlqmíx peoples. She currently operates SUN MUD JOY studio, where she executes custom carpentry projects using natural building approaches. Her recent work includes small-scale infrastructure for farmers on leased land, as well as renovations, a house deconstruction and custom furniture. Natasha called in to speak with us from her home in Cawston, BC, after a day of pruning peaches for her neighbour. Natasha has always had one foot in the agricultural world, but her journey in carpentry began … Continue reading ‘Lease-proof’ farm construction – with Natasha Danenhower
LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2-acre turn-key haskap farm with extra space to grow – Coldstream, BC
Posted by Haley Schonhofer on April 22, 2025
We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Situated on a hillside in Coldstream with a stunning view of Kalamalka Lake, this two-acre haskap farm is now available for lease! The property is centrally located, with close access to customers in Coldstream, Lake Country, and Vernon. The haskap plants are fully established and are ready for a new farmer to … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2-acre turn-key haskap farm with extra space to grow – Coldstream, BC
Growing Future Farmers Engagement Tool: Policy Brief
Posted by Ayla Fenton on April 18, 2025
[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Engagement Tool: Growing Future Farmers Policy Brief The upcoming 2025 Federal Election presents a unique opportunity to address the pressures and challenges confronting new farmers. In consultation with new and equity-seeking farmers and farming organizations across the country, we have developed a National New Farmer Framework report. Pre- and post-election is a great time to engage your local representatives to discuss how agricultural policy can better support new farmers and farm renewal for the future! Check out our pre-election Growing Future Farmers policy brief for download. You can use this resource for speaking points, or even … Continue reading Growing Future Farmers Engagement Tool: Policy Brief