All posts by Darcy Smith

FEB 24, 2024: Coldstream, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Darcy Smith on November 14, 2023 2 Comments

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together landholders and farmers seeking land to network, explore possible land matches, and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. Our B.C. Land Matching Program Manager Darcy Smith and our Okanagan Land Matcher, Pascale Schittecatte will be there to talk about how land matching supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, legal considerations, and … Continue reading FEB 24, 2024: Coldstream, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

POSITION FILLED: LAND MATCHER – METRO VANCOUVER-FRASER VALLEY, B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on September 11, 2023

We're hiring - Young Agrarians - BC Land Matching Program - Metro Van-Fraser Valley Land Matcher

Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time Metro Vancouver-Fraser Valley Land Matcher! Location: Metro Vancouver-Fraser Valley region of B.C. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate.  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 … Continue reading POSITION FILLED: LAND MATCHER – METRO VANCOUVER-FRASER VALLEY, B.C.

SEP 17, 2023: Salt Spring Island, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Darcy Smith on August 27, 2023

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Co-hosted with the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together landholders and farmers seeking land to network, explore possible land matches, and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. Our Vancouver Island Land Matcher, Kiyomi Ito will be there to talk about how the B.C. Land Matching Program supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, … Continue reading SEP 17, 2023: Salt Spring Island, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Feed Mill Operation & Farmland – Dawson Creek, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on June 09, 2023

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 This turn-key feed mill operation with farmland in Dawson Creek is now available for lease! The farm is 31 acres in total, featuring a feed mill, a farm yard, a house and 20 acres of hay fields for cultivation. This family-run business has been in operation for 40 years, supplying local hobby … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Feed Mill Operation & Farmland – Dawson Creek, BC

LAND OPPORTUNITY – 2-3 Acres of Land for Lease – Fauquier, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on April 06, 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 2-3 acres are available to lease on this 5 acre property located in Fauquier, a small community on the eastern shore of Arrow Lake in the Kootenays, at the Arrow Lake Ferry terminal. The land currently features 48 blueberry bushes, as well as some fenced areas and an old garden that could be restored to production. Many years ago, the land was used for horses. The land … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY – 2-3 Acres of Land for Lease – Fauquier, BC

POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – COLUMBIA BASIN, B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on April 04, 2023

Young Agrarians is hiring a Land Matcher for the Columbia Basin/Kootenay region of B.C. Location: Columbia Basin. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate.  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 – … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – COLUMBIA BASIN, B.C.

POSITION FILLED – B.C. Land Matching Program Coordinator – Anywhere in B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on March 28, 2023 2 Comments

Hiring - BC Land Matching Program Coordinator Young Agrarians

Young Agrarians is hiring a Coordinator for the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). Location: British Columbia. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate.  Do you love hearing the life stories of everyone you meet? Are you a person that gets joy from helping others learn and grow? Do you have a creative flair for outreach and event organizing? Would you consider yourself a computer-savvy person who can’t wait to check things off of your to-do list?  If you have … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – B.C. Land Matching Program Coordinator – Anywhere in B.C.

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Cattle Ranch outside Hudson’s Hope, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on February 06, 2023 2 Comments

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 Located outside of picturesque Hudson’s Hope on 5760 acres is an opportunity for an experienced cattle person to join an established 500 head cow/calf operation. Everything to operate a cattle operation of this size is in place. Cattle handling facilities, grazing pasture, hay land, and equipment. The landholder is looking for an individual or family to join in the cattle herd operations while also the potential to be … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Cattle Ranch outside Hudson’s Hope, BC

FEB 24-26, 2023: PRINCE GEORGE, BC – 3-Day Holistic Management Course with Kelly Sidoryk

Posted by Darcy Smith on January 06, 2023

We are so excited to have Kelly Sidoryk join us in Prince George for a condensed, 3 day Holistic Management Course! Holistic Management (HM) is widely used by farmers and ranchers to improve land, grow nutritious food, gain control of their finances and improve their quality of life. DATE: Friday February 24 – Sunday February 26 LOCATION: Prince George, BC COST: $100 per farm unit REGISTER: Registration is limited, please reach out to district.c.farmers@gmail.com to register your farm unit for this course FACEBOOK EVENT: Check out the Facebook event for relevant details and additional information as it becomes available *Once you … Continue reading FEB 24-26, 2023: PRINCE GEORGE, BC – 3-Day Holistic Management Course with Kelly Sidoryk

POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – OKANAGAN, B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on December 14, 2022 1 Comment

Young Agrarians is hiring a Land Matcher for the Okanagan-Thompson region of B.C. Location: Okanagan-Thompson. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, January 30, 2023 at 5pm PST.  Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? 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.  The Land Matcher role requires an individual who is process-oriented, has excellent communication and project … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – OKANAGAN, B.C.