Posted on January 16, 2017
This paid internship opportunity is on a certified organic, family run vegetable farm in the stunning and magical Slocan Valley. Come grow with us! Located near Winalw, BC our farm is a very successful (and very busy!) little veggie paradise – the operation is 4 acres, 3 of hay and 1 of veggies, our intensive
...Continue reading →Posted on January 15, 2017
The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation is pleased to host a day-long workshop series for farmers practicing small-scale, diversified agriculture. The event will bring together farmers and specialists in soil health, IPM, microclimate management and organics. If you’re looking for a day of practical, hands-on, collaborative small farm learning, this is the event for you! Our
...Continue reading →Posted on January 14, 2017
The Richmond Farm School of Kwantlen Polytechnic University have been partnering with the City of Richmond for many years on the incubator plots. The incubator plots are ½ acre pieces of fertile land allocated to prospective farmers, at a low cost, who have completed some form of agriculture production training. It is meant for people
...Continue reading →Posted on January 13, 2017
“Growing food, farmers and community.” This is the motto of Tsawwassen Farm School. We had our second successful year last year and we are gearing up for another awesome year! 2016 was our first year really attending farmers markets in Vancouver, Delta and Richmond; participating in VFM Direct and managing a 50-person CSA. We aim
...Continue reading →Posted on January 11, 2017
Zaklan Heritage Farm in Surrey, BC is looking for part-time and full-time field hands for the 2017 season! Is this farm job for you? About Zaklan Heritage Farm We are three young farmers running a small mixed vegetable farm in the heart of Surrey (30 min. drive from Vancouver). In addition to our 1.5 acres
...Continue reading →Posted on January 11, 2017
At this year’s annual Island Agriculture Show, the Alberni-Clayquot Regional District is coordinating a Young Agrarians Mixer. All welcome! Farmers, food lovers & friends of all ages, please join us for networking and food sharing on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017, 5:30 pm. Young Agrarians BC Coordinator, Sara Dent, will facilitate an opening networking session. There will be a
...Continue reading →Posted on January 10, 2017
At the generous invitation of Sally Calhoun, owner of the Paicines Ranch, Sara Dent, BC Coordinator of Young Agrarians, Kelly Sidoryk of Holistic Management Canada and I (Young Agrarians Alberta Coordinator) were invited to participate in the Holistic Management International conference in California in October 2016. Representing both Young Agrarians and Holistic Management Canada, the experience provided an
...Continue reading →Posted on January 8, 2017
Job Opportunity: Executive Director at the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network Since 2000, ACORN has been Atlantic Canada’s key organization for information on organic agriculture and eating organics. From seed to farmer to consumer, ACORN’s talented and dedicated team works to support a unified and effective organic sector throughout the region. ACORN is currently recruiting
...Continue reading →Posted on January 4, 2017
Lohbrunner Community Farm Cooperative in Langford BC is looking for passionate entrepreneur farmers to be part of the development of our 13 acre farm! About Lohbrunner Farm The coop is currently comprised of eight founding members who spearheaded the transfer of the farm from The Land Conservancy to Farm Folk City Folk who now hold
...Continue reading →Posted on December 28, 2016
Farm Job: Medley Organics is seeking a motivated farm worker with some farm experience to join their team for the 2017 growing season. Position type: F/T Farm worker Location: Summerland, BC Duration: From mid-end April to end of October. 40 hours/week, 5 days/week About Medley Organics Medley Organics is a very productive small farm business on an
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