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We have land (190 acres/76 ha) in west central Alberta that is a mix of forest and cleared grass land. Land elevation is 945 metres. The soil type is grey wooded, although we are in the lower foothills and the geology is considered to be glacial till. There are a few rocks in the soil.

Clear Sky Meditation Centre in the East Kootenay of BC is offering two farm and food forest opportunities in 2016. About Clear Sky Meditation Centre We are meditation and retreat centre with a quadruple bottom line of economic, social, environmental and spiritual sustainability. Our one-acre food forest is one of Canada’s few larger cold climate

Holdanca Farms (http://www.holdanca.ca) is a family farm under the direction and management of John Duynisveld. We raise grass-finished beef, lamb & pastured pork and poultry with a focus on long-term pasture productivity and animal health & welfare.  The farm includes ~300 acres of pasture, plus woodlands.  In 2016, we’ll raise ~5000 pastured chickens, ~800 pastured

By Sage Birley I grew up under the impression that people in the south didn’t care about the struggles faced by people in the North East of the province.  But my perspective was shifted while visiting Vancouver, when I found out Kristin Henry was willing to go on a hunger strike to stop the Site

The Seed Grow Outs, a collaboration with Seeds of Diversity Canada & FarmFolk CityFolk, are designed to help farmers experiment with different varieties of crops and observe how different varieties grow for seed in diverse environments across the country. Participating farmers grow out designated quantities of seed from regionally-adapted vegetable and field crop varieties, fill out crop descriptor

Tree To Me is a new organic farm operation that has a farm market, coffee shop, bakery and bed and breakfast. The company requires a full time Farm Manager. This is a career position with the opportunity for equity ownership in the business. The current farm operation includes tree fruits, perennial vegetables and berries, annual

With many new farmers getting into pasture poultry meat and/or laying flocks, we’re excited to be part of the upcoming Small Flock Chicken Workshops in Spruce Grove, AB and Red Deer, AB. Take your knowledge to the next level and learn about getting chicks started off on the right foot, how to manage for excellent egg quality, identifying

WoodGrain Farm has a unique internship opportunity in farmsteading and  market gardening skills to offer an individual or couple with a strong interest in growing food, homesteading and  rural living.  We are a traditional small-scale mixed farm, focused as much on self –sufficiency as we are on growing food for market, in a beautiful and

By Jordan MW It didn’t take long for me to learn that I wasn’t alone in being drawn to organic farming by big ideas surrounding the food movement, yet I was surprised with the frustration that some farmers had with this trend of people flocking out of cities high on idealism with little to no experience.

Providence Farm is seeking four awesome interns to complete the Farm team for the 2016 season. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and work with some great people. If you have a keen interest in experiencing a full season immersed in the hard work of organic farming and are committed to working