Blog Category: Thompson Okanagan

FARM JOBS: Lumby, BC – Echo Haskap Farm, Farm Workers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 29, 2022

Echo Haskap Farm in Lumby,  BC, is seeking Farm Workers! ABOUT Echo Haskap Farm Nestled in a quiet valley, three fields slope gently towards a hidden stream. In the spring, thousands of young bushes bear pale, fragrant blossoms. Named after the neighbouring Echo Lake Provincial Park, our certified organic farm is called Echo Haskap, and we’re looking for a Farm Workers for the 2022 season. We grow Haskap Berry – Canada’s own Superfood for our local communities in beautiful British Columbia. We are working to make Haskap a new source of pride for British Columbians and our agricultural sector and … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Lumby, BC – Echo Haskap Farm, Farm Workers →

FARM JOBS: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Fruit Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 21, 2022

Pilgrims’ Produce near Armstrong and Vernon is looking for a Fruit Worker for the 2022 season! This established certified organic farm is a fun place to work. It’s peaceful, inspiring, hard-work and rewarding! ABOUT PILGRIMS’ PRODUCE Pilgrims’ Produce is a 13.7 acre farm nestled below the beautiful Eagle Rock Cliffs, close to Armstrong and Vernon BC. We are a certified organic mixed farm growing a wide variety of vegetables, as well as fruits, berries and nuts. This farm was established in 1991 with big vision and passion, caring for this little piece of land and for the community around us. … Continue reading FARM JOBS: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Fruit Worker →

JUL 10, 2022: Keremeos, BC – Land Social and Farm Tour at Similkameen Nurseries

Posted by Tessa Thompson on June 16, 2022

You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social and Farm Tour at Similkameen Nurseries in Keremeos, B.C.! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Come learn from farmers Josh Brown, Erik Knechtel, David Lemieux, and Dejan Nad of Similkameen Nurseries Ltd., an organic nursery business specializing in fruit trees.  They are an operation on approx 20 acres of leased land. Established in 2015 in Cawston, BC, the business has grown to be one of the largest … Continue reading JUL 10, 2022: Keremeos, BC – Land Social and Farm Tour at Similkameen Nurseries →

FARM JOB: CHASE, BC – Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Cwelcwelt Kuc “We are Well” Garden Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 07, 2022

Photo credit Billie Jean Gabriel The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Secwepemc territory (Chase, BC), is seeking a Cwelcwelt Kuc “We are Well” Garden Manager! Discipline: Indigenous Permaculture, Eco-cultural Restoration, Indigenous Food Sovereignty Duration: 8 months with possibility of extension, pending future funding Location: Neskonlith IR #1, Secwepemc territory (Chase, BC) Start Date: When position is filled Remuneration: Based on experience Background The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) was founded in 2006 out of a recognized need to carry Indigenous voice and vision in food systems research, action, and policy. The WGIFS has since become an internationally recognized … Continue reading FARM JOB: CHASE, BC – Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Cwelcwelt Kuc “We are Well” Garden Manager →

FARM JOB: Kelowna, BC – Wise Earth Farm, General Farm Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 07, 2022

Wise Earth Farm in Kelowna, BC is seeking a General Farm Crew Member! ABOUT Wise Earth Farm Wise Earth Farm is a 2-acre regererative farm in Kelowna, BC. Given that we are “Certified Naturally Grown”, we refrain from using any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Instead, we farm using a various hand tools such as the wheel hoe, broad-fork, tilther, wire weeders, etc. We grow a variety of seasonal vegetables such as salad turnips, radishes, lettuce, carrots, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, kale, arugula, zucchini, and much more! We use LocalLine as our online store where customers can order a weekly veg … Continue reading FARM JOB: Kelowna, BC – Wise Earth Farm, General Farm Crew →

FARM JOB: Chase, BC – Ikigai, Farm Assistant

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 02, 2022

Ikigai in Chase, BC is seeking a  Farm Assistant! ABOUT Ikigai Ikigai is a certified organic mixed vegetable farm in Chase, BC. We’re growing on just under 2 acres of leased land with room to grow. We sell to farmers markets, restaurants, grocery stores in addition to running a small CSA. We are currently a 2 person team, Kristen and Steve – with a combined 15 years of experience in market gardening. Our vision for Ikigai has always been to become a workers co-op. Ikigai was established in 2020 and is a small but quickly growing farm business. We do … Continue reading FARM JOB: Chase, BC – Ikigai, Farm Assistant →

FARM JOB: Armstrong, BC – Fresh Valley Farms, Farmhand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 19, 2022

Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, BC is seeking a Farmhand! ABOUT Fresh Valley Farms Fresh Valley Farms is a fourth generation regenerative organic farm in Armstrong, BC stewarding over 300 acres of pasture and forest while rotationally grazing cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. We are BC Certified Organic through the North Okanagan Organic Association, and we direct market all of our meats through our online store, and through our monthly curated meat box program. The farmers who manage the farm are actively involved in impacting policy in order to create a more resilient food system throughout our region and province. … Continue reading FARM JOB: Armstrong, BC – Fresh Valley Farms, Farmhand →

FARM JOB: ENDERBY, BC – Fre-Da-Ro Farm, Organic Farm Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 11, 2022

Fre-Da-Ro Farm, enderby, organic, farm job

Fre-Da-Ro Farm, a certified organic livestock farm in Enderby, BC, is seeking a permanent, full-time Organic Farm Worker! About Fre-Da-Ro Farm Fre-Da-Ro Farm is an organic and regenerative sheep, chicken and grain farm with a small breeding herd of Lowline Angus cattle. The farm is situated along the Shuswap river with a wonderful view of the Enderby Cliffs. Tractors are used for field prep and for feeding of animals. The farm has “farm gate” sales of chickens, lamb and eggs. We are also in the process of renovating the office into a shop and opening the farm to the public … Continue reading FARM JOB: ENDERBY, BC – Fre-Da-Ro Farm, Organic Farm Worker →

FARM JOB: Naramata, BC – Puzzlegrass Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 03, 2022

Puzzlegrass Farm in Naramata, BC is seeking a Farm Hand! ABOUT Puzzlegrass Farm We are currently growing on approximately 1 acre of land in Naramata, B.C. We grow approximately 45 different types of vegetables with around 140 different varieties. We also have a small orchard beside our apiary where we care for four bee hives. In 2022 we will be adding over 25 different types of flowers to our farm and taking over the apple orchard on the property. We have a 70 person CSA program and can be found at the Penticton Farmers’ Market on Saturday throughout the growing … Continue reading FARM JOB: Naramata, BC – Puzzlegrass Farm, Farm Hand →