All posts by Kiyomi Ito

FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND: Seeking land to grow kiwis in the Cowichan Valley – Vancouver Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on October 27, 2023

We have more land seekers and 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 FARMER Roger has been farming avocados, macadamia nuts and passionfruit in South Africa for 18 years in collaboration with his Canadian wife, Charlotte, who has been living in South Africa with Roger for the past 14 years. They now have a 2-year old daughter, and are immigrating back to Canada. Vancouver Island is where they feel at home and they are excited to be close … Continue reading FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND: Seeking land to grow kiwis in the Cowichan Valley – Vancouver Island, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Chickens, Bees, and Market Gardening – Cowichan Bay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on October 17, 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 2.5-acre ALR land is conveniently located in Cowichan Bay, only 10 minutes outside of downtown Duncan, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. It offers great access to market and housing options in town. There is approximately 1 acre of fenced livestock enclosure awaiting a new farmer. It has natural grass, periodically grazed by the neighbour’s sheep (about 8 of them), but not currently used … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Chickens, Bees, and Market Gardening – Cowichan Bay, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmland for Lease for Field Crops, Livestock or Forage – North Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 20, 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 This farmland is on a 28 acre ALR property in North Courtenay (Merville) in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island. Approximately 10 acres have been newly developed by the current landholders – flattened, de-rocked, and mowed. Depending on the production type, the field may need additional levelling, rock-picking, and plowing. There is potential for expansion up to 20 acres. Approximately 6-7 acres, not included in the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmland for Lease for Field Crops, Livestock or Forage – North Courtenay, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-Acre Incubator Plots at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 20, 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. Two farm units are available at Haliburton Community Organic Farm. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with previous farming experience or education to build a farm business in a community of new farm businesses. About Haliburton Community Organic Farm Haliburton Farm is an incubator farm in Saanich, on the traditional unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ nation. It was cultivated in 2002, and is managed by the Haliburton Community … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-Acre Incubator Plots at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 40 Acres of Cropland for Long Term Lease – Nanoose Bay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on August 22, 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 40 acres of cropland are available for a passionate farmer or group of farmers on this 125-acre ALR property in Nanoose Bay. This long term lease opportunity is ready for a steward(s) with big dreams and lots of experience. Previously, this land has seen wild meadows, cattle grazing, and a turf business. At present, 20 acres of the available land are uncut hay, which could be … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 40 Acres of Cropland for Long Term Lease – Nanoose Bay, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 Acres for Community Food Production with Off-Grid Housing – Malcolm Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on July 20, 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 FARM Are you a visionary farmer who is passionate about working in community to create a thriving food system? Slow Dog Farm is breaking ground on Malcolm Island to take on the exciting role of increasing food resiliency for the community of Sointula. Located a short ferry ride from North Vancouver Island, Sointula is a community of 700 residents – artists, fishermen, the Finnish families who founded … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 Acres for Community Food Production with Off-Grid Housing – Malcolm Island, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmland for Lease in the Alberni Valley – Port Alberni, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on May 24, 2023 3 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 Many acres are available on this 20-acre ALR land nestled in the beautiful Alberni Valley – a picturesque landscape with mountain views and cattle grazing on neighbouring hills. The area is very quiet and peaceful, surrounded by nature and farmland. The majority of the land is currently managed as hay fields by the farmer next door, who also has cattle grazing in the surrounding pastures. The … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmland for Lease in the Alberni Valley – Port Alberni, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Land for Gardens, Bees, and Chickens – Cobble Hill, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on May 23, 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. *Please note that this land opportunity is no longer available* ABOUT THE LAND This 9.5-acre farm is located in Cobble Hill in the Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island. The landholders run a commercial salad green and basil business, growing intensively in 100-sqft raised beds that they’ve constructed from poured concrete. It is so amazing how much can be produced on a small piece of land! 0.5 to 1 acre … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Land for Gardens, Bees, and Chickens – Cobble Hill, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acres for Vegetable Production at Providence Farm – Duncan, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on May 16, 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 Nestled in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, Providence Farm operates as a therapeutic working farm and registered charity (Vancouver Island Providence Community Association), serving adults and seniors with a variety of mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities and age-related illnesses. Providence Farm is a trauma-informed agency, invested in promoting healing opportunities for the participants of various farm- and nature-based programs. In addition, Providence Farm … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acres for Vegetable Production at Providence Farm – Duncan, BC →

Farming Opportunity: Terra Nostra Farm – Powell River, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on May 02, 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 Terra Nostra Farm Terra Nostra Farm sits on 14 acres of land next to Myrtle Creek, five minutes South of Powell River. We cultivate 3 productive acres and have a large greenhouse with a diverse mix of certified organic vegetables. Our produce is sold on the farm and locally through farmer’s markets, restaurants, supermarkets, and 75-person CSA. We have studied with JM Fortier and Curtis Stone, and follow … Continue reading Farming Opportunity: Terra Nostra Farm – Powell River, BC →