Blog Category: British Columbia

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Yellow House Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 05, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the BC 2025 cohort are now closed. Mentee applications for the AB/SK/MB 2025 cohort will be accepted until the program is full. Mentees Apply … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Yellow House Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key 1/2 acre at incubator farm – Burnaby, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on December 04, 2024

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 Looking to start small while working towards your farming dreams? A half-acre of land is available at an incubator farm in South Burnaby, BC! The farm is accessible by transit and conveniently situated just down the street from an abundance of food and retail locations.  The 3-acre property has been an active … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key 1/2 acre at incubator farm – Burnaby, BC →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Smithers, BC – Lost Farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 04, 2024

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on not one but two farm businesses operating on the same beautiful land? Are you wanting to learn about vegetable AND herb production?!  Lost Farm  is offering an apprenticeship; join their team! About the Farm We are a small market garden nestled amidst remote wilderness of Northern BC. We are owned and operated by myself and my wife, Bethany Slaman. We have approximately 1 acre in cultivation sitting on a larger 70 acre parcel that is surrounded by forest, ridges, valleys, mountains and rivers. Located approximately 25 minutes driving from Smithers, … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Smithers, BC – Lost Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 02, 2024

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 Up to 1 acre of fields (plus 1 or 2 greenhouses) are available for lease at ALM Organic Farm, a 10-acre organic farm located in Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Certified organic since 1994, it is the longest-standing certified organic farm on the Island! The farm grows outstanding produce, herbs and flowers, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC →

YA Apprenticeship 2025: South Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 02, 2024

Are you an aspiring ecological farmer who wants hands on experience working the land and living in community? A Rocha Farm might be the place for you. About the Farm The A Rocha farm exists within the larger organization of the BC Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC which is a dynamic environmental centre with staff conducting conservation science research, running environmental education programming, and maintaining the farm.   The BC Centre Brooksdale’s 27-acre property is a living lab of forests, a threatened river system, a wetland, heritage houses, and a farm. This unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2025: South Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm →

YA Apprenticeship 2025: Terrace, BC – Farmer Cam’s Foods

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 02, 2024

Are you a young, aspiring farmer  interested in learning about producing greens, root crops, fruiting crops, and micro greens in beautiful North West British Columbia? Farmer Cam’s Foods may be the apprenticeship for you. About the Farm In the fertile soils of the Skeena River Valley, Farmer Cam’s Foods (FCF) grows vegetables and distributes them in Terrace, BC. Owned and managed by Cameron Bell and his partner Carol-Ann on rented land, the business uses regenerative practices to growing almost 20 different crops including greens, root crops, fruiting crops, and microgreens. Our production methods include outdoor fields, unheated high tunnels, a … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2025: Terrace, BC – Farmer Cam’s Foods →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Burton, BC – McCormack Farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 02, 2024

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on a very diversified mixed livestock and silviculture operation in wild and beautiful Burton, B.C. ? Are you wanting to learn from a 4th generation farmer who never stops innovating ?!  McCormack Farm is offering an apprenticeship; join their team! About the Farm With 175 acres in production, McCormack Farm is one of the largest farms in the region to be integrating silvopasture practices – the combination of tree crop production with rotationally-grazed livestock. This 120-year-old farm is in the process of planting out their existing open pastures with tree species … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Burton, BC – McCormack Farm →

YA Apprenticeship 2025: Powell River, BC – Terra Nostra Farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 02, 2024

Are you a young, aspiring farmer interested in learning about different sales streams for over 100 vegetable varieties? Terra Nostra Farm may be the apprenticeship for you! ABOUT TERRA NOSTRA FARM  Terra Nostra Farm is a small scale organic farm situated in Powell River, BC, at the top of the Sunshine Coast. This 14 acre farm has about 3 acres of intensive vegetable production, a 6,000 sq. ft. greenhouse, and lots of room for expansion and new ideas!  Terra Nostra farm is committed to revolutionizing the local food industry, and all our produce proudly stays within our community. Every season … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2025: Powell River, BC – Terra Nostra Farm →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Oyama, BC – 4 Elements Farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 02, 2024

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on a certified organic vegetable farm in one of the most beautiful places in B.C. ? Are you wanting to learn from seasoned veggie growers ?!  4 Elements Farm is offering an apprenticeship; join their team! About the Farm 4 Elements Farm is a 15 acre certified organic farm located in Oyama, BC. Situated between two lakes, and backing onto a wetland, our climate is favorable to all types of crops. Currently producing a variety of vegetables for local farmers markets and a small CSA. We use a variety of tools, … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Oyama, BC – 4 Elements Farm →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Armstrong, BC – The Okanagan Honey Company

Posted by Tessa Thompson on December 02, 2024

ABOUT OKANAGAN HONEY CO Our farm is a bee breeding and honey producing farm in the Okanagan Valley. We raise and mate queen honey bees and spring nuclei for sale to various regions in BC and Alberta. We also produce a beautiful Okanagan wildflower honey each year in the later summer. The honey bee colonies are placed on 20 different locations around the region, with an emphasis on organic farms or areas full of wild flowers.  Our home farmland itself was originally cleared in the early 1900’s by Doug’s great grandfather and great grandmother, who farmed and lived on the … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Armstrong, BC – The Okanagan Honey Company →