The Comox Valley New Farmer Loan and Mentorship Program matches up new farmers that require small loans to purchase farming equipment with lenders and mentors who are interested in supporting local agriculture. Loans made to farmers range from $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000. New farmers are required to have a minimum of one year

Hives for Humanity in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Lead Beekeeper. About Hives for Humanity Hives for Humanity is a Non-Profit Society that seeks to create meaningful opportunities for engagement in supportive and inclusive community, through the bees. We are looking for a beekeeper to join our team, to mentor under our Chief Beekeeper, taking over

Connect, collaborate, & learn from game-changing innovators and thinkers in the food security community 3rd Annual Food Security Forum, put on by the Northwest BC Food Action Network (FAN) WHEN: April 5-6, 2019 WHERE: SportsPlex, Terrace, BC, COST: $25-$100 (early bird rate until March 22) REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-glorious-food-tickets-56530448092#tickets MORE INFO: https://www.nwfoodsecure.org/2019-conference?fbclid=IwAR2aWCoz_Dk_IwVU76wKhaMz9LPBR1sBaVnysOCjBdrkTmM2UhKfhKn8syE Event Program  

Northern Prairie C. Moschata Landrace Project The Northern Landrace Project is seeking volunteer growers for 2019 to landrace/swarm breed some large, early, cold night tolerant, resilient Curcubita moschata (butternut squash) with the end goal of a loveable butternut flavor. Learn more on Winston’s website.  Volunteer to grow via the contact form.  The Rationale A good crop of butternut squash is

Young Agrarians and Long Table Grocery are partnering up to offer a fun, accessible, and interactive Social Media Marketing Workshop for Farmers with Evie Lavers, co-founder of Rhythm Club – a marketing agency with a combined 14 years of arts, music, and event marketing experience, whose founders take pride in creating accessible, entertaining, and immersive

In partnership with Vicky and Chris of Thimbleberry Farm in Terrace, BC. You’re invited to an afternoon of connecting with local farmers, growers and community members who are interested in local food systems and security. WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2–6PM WHERE: Thimbleberry Farm, 2206 Archer Avenue, Terrace, BC, V8G 1E7 BRING: Please bring warm clothes, a

ABOUT THE LAND We have a 43 acres total with a 4 acre field suitable for market gardening (currently 1 acre is fenced & irrigated), the remainder in pasture, hay orchard and forest. It has been farmed certified organic for 8 years. I raise livestock (currently sheep and ducks, facilities for chickens), orchard and hay,

Are you a Direct Marketing Farmer? Please take this survey to contribute to research on the economic and social impacts of direct farm marketing in Canada. Research title: Assumed virtues or tangible benefits? An analysis of the economic and social impacts of short food supply chains in Canada Take the Survey here:  https://survey.cirano.qc.ca/index.php/429639?token=DsnWz94Nf9z5q46&lang=en   Research Aim Our

Grow Your Food Business One-day Workshops Learn what it takes to turn your food or beverage product idea into a business. Understand the business scope, including planning, finance, marketing, packaging, and distribution. Dates & Locations February 28 | Kamloops | co-hosted by Community Futures Thompson Country March 5 | Kelowna | co-hosted by Community Futures

The Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness Program (CRUW) in Vancouver, BC is hiring for a Garden Coordinator, Group Leader, and Youth Worker.  About The Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness Program The Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness (CRUW) Program was developed in 2011 by a community partnership interested in promoting the use of green space as a source of wellness