APR 12-13, 2025: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub
Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 25, 2025
Young Agrarians is excited for a third work party at Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub -formerly the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as potting up and planting fruit trees, pruning, irrigation, greenhouse work, transplanting seedlings, helping in the kitchen and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate spring together! DATE: April 12-13, 2025. Join for the whole weekend or as much … Continue reading APR 12-13, 2025: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub
April 3, 2025: ONLINE – Building a Resilient Farm Business
Posted by Alex on February 25, 2025
Do you want to build a resilient farm business? Are you looking for tools to support your farm’s risk management strategy? Building a resilient farm business means having the right strategies and tools to manage risk and adapt to changing conditions. Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Heather Watson of Farm Management Canada, Stephanie Maynard & Phil Quinn of Quinn Farms, and Alex Pulwicki of Young Agrarians as they will discuss practical strategies, real-world examples, and valuable resources available to help farmers strengthen their operations and secure long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect … Continue reading April 3, 2025: ONLINE – Building a Resilient Farm Business
March 19, 2025: ONLINE – Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey
Posted by Waranuch on February 24, 2025
Are you eager to start your journey as a rancher but unsure where to begin? Do you have countless questions about grazing and land management? If you are a first-generation rancher looking for practical guidance, this online event is for you! Join us for a live session with Shayne Blosky of Double S Ranch Cattle Co and Cody Spencer, Bison Rancher and Land Steward, as they share valuable insights into ranching and sustainable grazing. In this session, you will learn: The fundamentals of becoming a rancher and starting your operation About rotational grazing and soil health management The impact of … Continue reading March 19, 2025: ONLINE – Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey
HOW TO START FARMING – NEXT COHORT STARTS APRIL 2ND
Posted by Chantelle Chan on February 13, 2025
How to Start Farming is a four-week program packed full of information and activities that guide you through the basics of farming and brings together people who want to dip their toes into the world of growing food. Registration in the course includes access to 20 instructional videos, a curated list of more than 30 of our favourite farming resources, and 8 hours of virtual support and instruction, all broken down into easily digestible weekly modules. Each week will include pre-recorded videos, a discussion forum, and a 2-hour online session. How to Start Farming will cover everything from overviews of … Continue reading HOW TO START FARMING – NEXT COHORT STARTS APRIL 2ND
EVENT RECAP: Merville, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
Posted by Kat Roger on March 17, 2025
On February 22, 53 people gathered in the Merville Community Hall on Vancouver Island to share stories, build community and brainstorm future farming policies for vegetable farmers in BC. Co-hosted with the National Farmers Union (NFU), attendees also included folks from LUSH Valley Food Action Society, the Mid-Island Farmers Institute and the South Island Farmers Institute in addition to the North Island regional agrologist, a representative from the Agricultural Land Commission and a collection of enthusiastic farmers, researchers and farmer allies from all over the Lower Mainland. Over the day, we shared laughter, tears and discussions about the future of … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Merville, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
FARM JOB: Wakefield, Quebec – Ferme et Forêt, Ecological Farm Worker
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 17, 2025
Ferme et Forêt in Wakefield, Quebec is seeking an Ecological Farm Worker! ABOUT Ferme et Forêt The largest part of our business is maple syrup. We tap 2800 trees, and make the syrup into several additional products, such as maple butter. We also grow shiitake mushrooms on logs in the forest, as well as other mushroom species, including winecap. We harvest a lot of wild growing apples in the fall and turn them into sweet cider and vinegar. We also harvest some other wild foods, such as sumac, which we turn into a juice. We also have a flock of … Continue reading FARM JOB: Wakefield, Quebec – Ferme et Forêt, Ecological Farm Worker
FARM JOB: Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm, Summer Farm Assistant
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 17, 2025
A Rocha Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking a Summer Farm Assistant! ABOUT A Rocha Farm A Rocha Farm at Brooksdale is a 2.5-acre mix vegetable production farm that follows sustainable agricultural principles of caring for soil and surrounding ecology. While transitioning to no-till agriculture we do at do some tillage in about half of our fields. Our sales channels include a 155+ CSA, two farmers markets, farm gate market, and donations to community partners (about 1/3 of what we grow). A Rocha Brooksdale is a non-profit environmental organization located on a 27-acre property with farmlands, wetlands, and a river … Continue reading FARM JOB: Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm, Summer Farm Assistant
FARM JOB: Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm, Farmers Market & Delivery Lead
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 17, 2025
A Rocha Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking a Farmers Market & Delivery Lead! ABOUT A Rocha Farm A Rocha Farm at Brooksdale is a 2.5-acre mix vegetable production farm that follows sustainable agricultural principles of caring for soil and surrounding ecology. While transitioning to no-till agriculture we do at do some tillage in about half of our fields. Our sales channels include a 155+ CSA, two farmers markets, farm gate market, and donations to community partners (about 1/3 of what we grow). A Rocha Brooksdale is a non-profit environmental organization located on a 27-acre property with farmlands, wetlands, and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm, Farmers Market & Delivery Lead
FARM JOB: Errington, BC – Swayne Creek Ciderhouse, Crew Members
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 17, 2025
Swayne Creek Ciderhouse in Errington, BC is seeking two new cider crew members -an orchard worker and an assistant cidermaker. ABOUT Swayne Creek Ciderhouse Swayne Creek Ciderhouse is a vibrant farm-based cidery located on a mixed-use farm, proudly owned and operated by four local friends. Our orchard, with over 2,500 apple and pear trees, is the heart of our operation but we also raise sheep and cattle. Now in our fifth year of raising livestock and our third year of cider production, we are excited to be growing our own apples and crafting exceptional cider. This year, we’ll be offering … Continue reading FARM JOB: Errington, BC – Swayne Creek Ciderhouse, Crew Members
LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics – Saanich, BC
Posted by Kiyomi Ito on March 15, 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 near Prospect Lake, only 25 minutes from downtown Victoria, this 3-acre property features a greenhouse and extensive outbuildings. Formerly used for koi production, the greenhouse has been built-out and tested for plant production – with a new polycarbonate roof, ventilation, a dedicated seeding/work area, plumbing and pumps. The available greenhouse space … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics – Saanich, BC
FARM JOB: Surrey, BC – Kingfisher Farm Market, Farm Worker
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 15, 2025
Kingfisher Farm Market in Surrey, BC is seeking a Farm Worker! ABOUT Kingfisher Farm Market We are a small farm in South Surrey BC sustainably growing vegetables and flowers. We run a weekly on-site farm market, do roadside sales as well as farmer’s boxes and restaurant sales. We cultivate about an acre of vegetables. We have a small crew of about 7 of us at the height of the season. The successful applicant for this position would be involved in a huge variety of aspects of vegetable production. We have been growing on this plot of land for 20 years … Continue reading FARM JOB: Surrey, BC – Kingfisher Farm Market, Farm Worker
LAND OPPORTUNITY: 10 acres with housing for vegetables, livestock, flowers, and more – Kelowna, BC
Posted by Haley Schonhofer on March 13, 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 Looking for a versatile agricultural property to expand your farm business or start a new venture in the heart of Kelowna? This expansive 14-acre property has 10 acres of growing space for lease, with housing available on-site. The property is located in the ALR in Black Mountain, a community surrounded by farming … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 10 acres with housing for vegetables, livestock, flowers, and more – Kelowna, BC
FARM JOB: Lillooet, BC – Seed to Culture, Farm and Fermentation Assistant
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 13, 2025
Seed to Culture in Lillooet, BC is seeking a Farm and Fermentation Assistant! ABOUT Seed to Culture Seed to Culture is a small scale certified organic vegetable farm and fermented food processor. We grow mixed vegetables and fruit using organic practices on over 1 acre of productive land in Lillooet, BC. Our business, as farmers and fermenters, has been in operation for over 7 years but we have been market farmers for over 15 years. We sell our vegetables at multiple Farmers Markets, wholesale to restaurants, and use our vegetables at our small food production facility to make sauerkraut and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Lillooet, BC – Seed to Culture, Farm and Fermentation Assistant
FARM JOB: Comox Valley, BC – Lentelus Farms, Market Garden Farm Worker
Posted by Lourdes Still on March 13, 2025
The Lentelus Farms in Comox Valley, BC is hiring a Market Garden Farm Worker! ABOUT Lentelus Farms Lentelus Farms is a diverse, sustainability-focused farm committed to regenerative agriculture. While we operate an ethical meat processing business and raise livestock in Kelowna, our primary focus in the Comox Valley is small-scale vegetable production using ecological and no-till methods. Our centrally located farm stand allows us to provide fresh, high-quality produce directly to the local community. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a thriving market garden while learning sustainable farming techniques. Additionally, the selected candidate may be … Continue reading FARM JOB: Comox Valley, BC – Lentelus Farms, Market Garden Farm Worker