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We are excited to announce that Young Agrarians is formally launching in Alberta! As the recipient of the Peavey Mart Community Agricultural Grant, we are pleased to announce that Organic Alberta will be bringing Young Agrarians programming to Alberta.  This began with a group of dedicated farmers in Central Alberta who saw how Young Agrarians could

Earth Temple Gardens has an opening for an apprentice who is interested in organic farming, has a friendly and cheerful personality, a sense of humour, loves food, and is motivated with lots of energy. Position: Organic Farm Apprenticeship with accommodation, food, stipend, more (See below) Organization:  Earth Temple Gardens Location: Argenta BC (North of Nelson BC) About Temple Earth Gardens: Located

Name, Farm, Location? We’re Tristan & Aubyn Banwell.  As perhaps you’ve heard, we are located upon magnificent Spray Creek Ranch — in the rainshadow of the Coast Mountains, along the Mighty Fraser, in the Upper St’at’imc Territory, 15 km south of Lillooet, BC. What were your goals for this season and how did you work

Shalefield Organic Gardens, a certified organic biodynamic market vegetable farm, is seeking immediately an energetic person to fill a farm hand  position. Experience is not required. We provide the opportunity to actively experience, ask many questions and above all learn about successful small farming. Work will include: bed preparation, weeding by hand or hand tool,

POSITION: Grower / Lead Farm Hand ABOUT: Grow & Gather is a farmstead garden shop tending a full compliment of culinary, floral, landscape, native and aquatic plants, plus an array of pond supplies. The company grows its own supply of hanging baskets and a selection of ornamental plants for its retail operation, as well as pumpkins for

Golden Ears Farm is looking for one more full-time intern for the 2016 season to complete our crew of four interns plus Tristan and Michelle. About Golden Ears Farm: The internship would be from April 4 to September 30, with a possible extension into October depending on the fall harvest and storage needs. We’re situated next to

Santropol Roulant is a community food hub located in Montreal that brings people together through various programs, activities and services. As part of its agriculture program, Santropol Roulant is offering two 6-month positions: an internship in peri-urban farming and an apprenticeship in urban agriculture. Internship in Peri-Urban Farming  Spend 6 months on Santropol Roulant’s farm

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Organic Grower/Educator is responsible for implementing farm operational plans, delivering educational programs, engaging community participation, and working as part of a team toward the success of our programs. Farm Operations As part of a team, provide leadership on the implementation of farm operations, including propagation, soil preparation, compost management,

Incubator farms are helping new farmers get started without betting the farm to do it.

A season-long volunteer position at Sole Food Street Farms is for individuals with a serious interest in urban agriculture and social enterprise.  The program provides each participant with the opportunity to spend a season working on an urban farming operation.  Most of the education will be through hands-on experience and the skills learned will be