Blog Category: B.C. Land Matching Program

MAR 5, 2025: ONLINE – GROWING KNOWLEDGE & ADAPTATION SUPPORTS

Posted by Melana Roberts on December 20, 2024

CURIOUS ABOUT FARMER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS? LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR FARM? UNSURE WHERE TO START? JOIN THE CONVERSATION! With approximately ⅔ of new farmers in Canada not coming from family farm backgrounds, many have limited access to inter-generational knowledge. making it tougher to  weather unpredictable weather changes, assess soil conditions, predict market demands and volatility, and adapt. This capacity is essential for new farmers, many of which have limited access to capital and access to land, to stay afloat in a changing agricultural landscape. In this final instalment of the Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers Webinar Series, we will … Continue reading MAR 5, 2025: ONLINE – GROWING KNOWLEDGE & ADAPTATION SUPPORTS →

FEB 12, 2025: ONLINE – ACCESS TO CAPITAL

Posted by Melana Roberts on December 20, 2024

LOOKING FOR OPERATING CAPITAL? WANT TO UNDERSTAND FARM CAPITAL IN CANADA? INTERESTED IN NEW APPROACHES TO ACCESS FUNDING FOR FARMING? In Canada, the agricultural sector is at a crossroads, with new, young, and underrepresented farmers facing significant challenges to accessing the capital needed to succeed. The third installment of the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” webinar series will shine a light on this critical issue, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support to empower the next generation of farmers. At the heart of the struggle for many aspiring farmers is the concept of market failure in Canadian agriculture. This failure manifests … Continue reading FEB 12, 2025: ONLINE – ACCESS TO CAPITAL →

Jan 15, 2025: ONLINE – Farmer Wrap Around Supports

Posted by Melana Roberts on December 20, 2024

NEED MORE SUPPORT? TRYING TO NAVIGATE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES, LIKE ACCESS TO HOUSING, LABOUR, CAPITAL AND LAND? WANT TO KNOW WHAT OTHER FARMERS ARE DOING? JOIN US TO FIND OUT! As the agricultural landscape evolves, so too does the need for innovative responses to support new, young, and underrepresented farmers. This second instalment of the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” series sheds light on the role wrap-around support programs can play to tackle and reduce the challenges new and young farmers face. These complex challenges impact new farmers across the country, and the compounding weight of barriers—access to capital, land, labour … Continue reading Jan 15, 2025: ONLINE – Farmer Wrap Around Supports →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: up to 1 acre for market garden and collaborative farming – Castlegar, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on December 19, 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 Conveniently located less than five minutes from Castlegar, 0.25 to 1 acre of land is available for lease on a 8.5-acre working farm! The land has been farmed for generations, with the current owner employing regenerative farming practices like bale grazing to build healthy topsoil. The sandy silt soil offers excellent drainage, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: up to 1 acre for market garden and collaborative farming – Castlegar, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.2 acres for vegetables or livestock with accommodations – Oliver, BC

Posted by Haley Schonhofer on December 19, 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 for land for an annual vegetable or small livestock operation? This 4.2-acre property may be the perfect fit! The property is centrally located in the Similkameen Valley, on the outskirts of Oliver, and surrounded by other farming operations. The land comes equipped with fencing, a greenhouse, storage and indoor corral space, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.2 acres for vegetables or livestock with accommodations – Oliver, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5,400+ acres and house at Mandalay Ranch – Vanderhoof, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on December 17, 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 Situated right on the edge of Northern British Columbia’s magnificent wilderness, the historic Mandalay Ranch boasts a sprawling 5,445 deeded acres of land. The ranch is comprised of 23 individual titles and is located 40 km from Vanderhoof and 1.75 hours from Prince George. The beautiful Stuart River runs east to west … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5,400+ acres and house at Mandalay Ranch – Vanderhoof, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Vegetable Production at Providence Farm – Duncan, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 13, 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 heart of the Cowichan Valley, 1 acre of arable land are available at Providence Farm in Duncan, BC! Scenically situated on a beautiful 400-acre property, Providence Farm is a therapeutic working farm and registered charity offering a variety of farm- and nature-based programming. The available 1 acre are part of … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Vegetable Production at Providence Farm – Duncan, BC →

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 →

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 →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.5 Acres for Organic Community Farming – Salt Spring Island, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on November 29, 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 Situated on 60 acres of Salt Spring Island’s best agricultural land, Burgoyne Valley Community Farm has a 4.5-acre plot available for lease! The farm is home to the Salt Spring Island Community Services’ Harvest Farm (a local food security program), four farm businesses, and a collection of 1,000 square foot garden plots … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.5 Acres for Organic Community Farming – Salt Spring Island, BC →