JUNE 18, 2023: MARA, BC – Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on May 18, 2023

You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm in Mara, B.C. (just north of Enderby). If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about and interested in learning more about this renowned farm, join us for the event! Farm tours connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend. During this event, we’ll tour the farm in small groups to allow for a deeper personal interaction with the current owners, … Continue reading JUNE 18, 2023: MARA, BC – Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm →

JOB: British Columbia – BC Farmland Committee Organizer, National Farmers Union & Sierra Club BC

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on June 01, 2023

National Farmers Union & Sierra Club BC are seeking a BC Farmland Committee Organizer! Sierra Club BC and the National Farmers Union are joining forces to create this unique opportunity to work in collaboration on policies to protect BC’s farmland from development, concentration and investor speculation, thus ensuring the next generation of farmers is able to farm. The National Farmers Union is a direct-membership organization made up of Canadian farmers and farmworkers who share common goals. NFU members work together to achieve agricultural policies that ensure dignity and security of income for farm families, farm units, and farm workers, while … Continue reading JOB: British Columbia – BC Farmland Committee Organizer, National Farmers Union & Sierra Club BC →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Sunflowers Urban Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on June 01, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications open for Mentees across Western Canada in October 2023. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or Mentors)? Below you’ll find a Q&A where you can learn all … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Sunflowers Urban Farm →

FARM JOB: Agassiz, BC – Earthwise Farm, Community Farm and Engagement Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 31, 2023

Earthwise Farm in Agassiz, BC is seeking a Community Farm and Engagement Coordinator! ABOUT Earthwise Farm Our beautiful property in Agassiz, BC encompasses 58 acres of diverse ecosystems including the Miami River, restored riparian wetlands, old growth forests, an ecological demonstration garden, and our 1.5 acre certified organic teaching farm. This year, we will be expanding our farm to over 2 acres. The Earthwise Agassiz Farm models small-scale sustainable agriculture in the context of habitat conservation and demonstrates the productivity and environmental values of agricultural land at the urban-rural boundary. Our farm models small-scale sustainable agriculture serving urban edge communities … Continue reading FARM JOB: Agassiz, BC – Earthwise Farm, Community Farm and Engagement Coordinator →

FARM JOB: Squamish, British Columbia – Hop Creek Farms, Assistant Market Garden Intern

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 30, 2023

Hop Creek Farms in Squamish, British Columbia is seeking an Assistant Market Garden Intern! ABOUT Hop Creek Farms We are a 35 acre farm using organic practices to grow beef, sheep, pigs, meat birds and layers and produce. Our values and philosophy are that we grow what’s good for our bodies. We use organic practices but are not certified. DESIRED QUALITIES We’re seeking hardworking, nature-loving individuals to help nurture our organic crops  If you thrive in an outdoor setting and have a passion for sustainable farming, this is the opportunity for you! Requirements: Physically fit and able to lift 50+ … Continue reading FARM JOB: Squamish, British Columbia – Hop Creek Farms, Assistant Market Garden Intern →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Grow Moar Inc.

Posted by Tori Ames on May 30, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications open for Mentees across Western Canada in October 2023. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or Mentors)? Read on to hear all about their farm and why … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Grow Moar Inc. →

FARM JOB: Armstrong, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Veggie Crew Mate

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 29, 2023

Pilgrims’ Produce in Armstrong, BC is seeking a Veggie Crew Mate! ABOUT Pilgrims’ Produce Pilgrims’ Produce is a 13.7 acre farm nestled below the beautiful Eagle Rock Cliffs, close to Armstrong and Vernon BC. We are a certified organic mixed farm growing a wide variety of vegetables, as well as fruits, berries and nuts. This farm was established in 1991 with big vision and passion, caring for this little piece of land and for the community around us. We use a variety of tools to get jobs done, tractors, quads, wheelbarrows and lots of useful hand tools to name a … Continue reading FARM JOB: Armstrong, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Veggie Crew Mate →

FARM JOB: Armstrong, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Fruit Picker People!

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 29, 2023

Pilgrims’ Produce in Armstrong, BC is seeking Fruit Picker People! ABOUT Pilgrims’ Produce Pilgrims’ Produce is a 13.7 acre farm nestled below the beautiful Eagle Rock Cliffs, close to Armstrong and Vernon BC. We are a certified organic mixed farm growing a wide variety of vegetables, as well as fruits, berries and nuts. This farm was established in 1991 with big vision and passion, caring for this little piece of land and for the community around us. We use a variety of tools to get jobs done, tractors, quads, wheelbarrows and lots of useful hand tools to name a few. … Continue reading FARM JOB: Armstrong, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Fruit Picker People! →

FARM JOB: Manitoba – Holistic Management Canada, Ecological Monitor

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 29, 2023

Holistic Management Canada is seeking an Ecological Monitor in Manitoba! ABOUT Holistic Management Canada Holistic Management Canada is a not-for-profit that supports farmers creating ecologically, socially and economically sustainable farms. We run programs and provide educational training to help people implement regenerative agriculture on their farms. We deliver the Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) program which assesses biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem function (water cycle, mineral cycle, energy flow and community dynamics) on farms. This helps farmers to understand if their land is regenerating, in a static state or degenerating. We are a collaborative team that values openness, honesty, humility and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Manitoba – Holistic Management Canada, Ecological Monitor →

JOB: Vancouver, BC – Systems & Operations Manager, Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 26, 2023

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) was founded in 2006 out of a recognized need to carry Indigenous voice and vision in food systems research, action, and policy. The WGIFS has since become an internationally recognized grassroots organization consisting of Indigenous knowledge holders, scholars, researchers, and practitioners at a translocal scale. We aim to address the systemic issues underlying food insecurity in Indigenous Nations/communities, and we advocate for systems transformation and Indigenous food sovereignty through the re-conceptualization of frameworks for foodland conservation and food security within a more holistic, regenerative life-giving paradigm. The WGIFS is … Continue reading JOB: Vancouver, BC – Systems & Operations Manager, Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25 Plus Acres of Land with Housing – Quesnel, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on May 26, 2023

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This property features a 25 acre field has been unused for the last two years. It was previously used for hay production and cattle pasture. It was left with deep furrows that are starting to even out after sitting for a couple winters. There is currently a house that will become available in June. There is some cell service and satellite internet. The current landholders have a small … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25 Plus Acres of Land with Housing – Quesnel, BC →