Blog Category: Kootenay Boundary

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: Oliver, BC – Amazia Farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on November 27, 2024

Are you a young, aspiring farmer interested in learning about different sales streams for over 40 vegetable varieties? Amazia Farm may be the apprenticeship for you! About the Farm Amazia Farm is a Gap certified, certified organic no-till vegetable farm, with a small amount of animal integration to bolster their regenerative goals. Originally they set out farming for Farmers Market sales, with the long term goal of building a core Community Supported Agriculture model (CSA) to drive sales. By the third year their farm focus was mainly on supplying our local restaurants, managing a small CSA and a weekly farmers … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2025: Oliver, BC – Amazia Farm

YA Apprenticeship 2025: North of Lytton, BC – Solstedt Organic farm

Posted by Tessa Thompson on November 20, 2024

Are you a young, aspiring ecological farmer looking for an off-grid living and farming experience this spring? Solstedt Organics might be the place for you! About the Farm “Solstedt” means “sun home” in old Norse. Solstedt Organic Farm is a woman owned and operated Certified Organic farm in an off-grid, remote mountain setting.  This is a commercial vegetable farm and fruit orchard, selling to some of the best Vancouver restaurants and at a farmer’s market weekly from July through October.  There are approximately five cultivated acres divided into gardens and orchards. The gardens grow heat-loving crops, like hot peppers, tomatoes, … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2025: North of Lytton, BC – Solstedt Organic farm

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres in hay production with potential for expansion – Golden, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on November 06, 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 Located just 15 minutes from Golden in the scenic Columbia Valley, this 156-acre property offers 9.5 acres of productive hay fields. The land includes a mix of open fields, ponds, partially cleared areas and selectively logged forests. With a southwest orientation, the property receives ample sunlight and includes gently sloped areas as … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres in hay production with potential for expansion – Golden, BC

2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 15TH

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 01, 2024

YOU DIDN’T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY as the deadline for applications has been extended to November 15th, 2024. Apply Today! Are you a start-up farm that is in its first 5 years in business? Or, are you taking over the family farm and looking for support to develop your farm business? Young Agrarians supports young farmers with one-on-one mentorship to develop farm business skills. We are looking for farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to join our amazing Business Mentorship Network for the 2025 season. MENTEES RECEIVE: 🌱 30 hours of business mentorship with an experienced farmer 🌱 … Continue reading 2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 15TH

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-3 acres for Market Gardening – Canyon-Lister, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on October 30, 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 Located at the base of the majestic Skimmerhorn mountain range, this scenic 10-acre property offers 1-3 acres of arable land for market gardening! Up until 2020, the land was used for a large vegetable garden, a flock of laying hens and a few pigs, and it has also been cut for hay … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-3 acres for Market Gardening – Canyon-Lister, BC

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 8 acres of fertile agricultural land – Wynndel, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on October 21, 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 Located in the lush farming community of Wynndel, this 8-acre established farm offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated farmer to thrive in the Creston Valley! The land has been cultivated organically for the past 20 years, with the current farmers growing a variety of vegetables, herbs, greenhouse crops and bedding plants. … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 8 acres of fertile agricultural land – Wynndel, BC

2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW!

Posted by Tori Ames on October 17, 2024

Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Join the Business Mentorship Network to be paired with an experienced farm mentor who can help support you in your farm business journey.  Applications are open for the 2025 Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network for farmers from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba! APPLY BY OCTOBER 31st, 2024! The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network is going into its eleventh year in BC and its third year in the … Continue reading 2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW!

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 250 Acres of Grazing Land – Windermere, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on October 16, 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 Nestled in the rolling hills west of the Purcell Mountains, this expansive 700-acre ranch boasts approximately 250 acres of arable land, ideal for livestock grazing. Opportunities of this scale are rare in the Columbia Basin, and the property is conveniently located just minutes from Windermere and Invermere. The ranch features silty loam … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 250 Acres of Grazing Land – Windermere, BC

YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 04, 2024

Farm Mentorship Opportunity Young Agrarians is seeking farm business mentors in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba! This is a paid hourly position. Are you an experienced farmer wanting to give back to the next generation? Is farm business planning, cashflow planning and business strategy your jam? Do you get excited about goal setting, record keeping, financial analysis and market research? Do you love listening to and supporting others on their learning journeys to reach their goals? If you answered yes, you might be a great fit as a Farm Business Mentor! Business development skills and navigating business start-up is one … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors