Posted on August 16, 2017
Are you a new farmer? Meet Emma Holmes, your new contact and support person at the BC Ministry of Agriculture! The following blog post is an introduction from Emma and an invitation to new farmers to connect and share ideas. To encourage young people to get into farming and boost innovation in the agricultural sector, the Ministry
...Continue reading →Posted on August 15, 2017
We are excited to share this report on ecological farm internships edited by Charles Z. Levkoe and Michael Ekers. Contributors to the report are farmers, past interns, non-profit organizations, and lawyers. The goal of the report is to “assess the implications and trajectories of the non-monetary exchanges of labour and education, among other things, taking place on
...Continue reading →Posted on August 14, 2017
Earthwise Society has an exciting new position for someone with farm and restoration experience. Help to start a new organic teaching garden in Agassiz, BC! About Earthwise Society Earthwise Society is a not for profit, charitable organization that has been a leader in sustainable land use initiatives for over 30 years. Recently, we initiated the establishment
...Continue reading →Posted on August 14, 2017
—- POSITION FILLED! —- Amara Farm in K’ómoks Territory (Courtenay, BC) is seeking a farm intern for the Fall season this year—learn and grow on an organic farm is also a member of the Merville Organics Growers’ Co-operative. About Amara Farm Amara Farm is a 26 acre certified organic farm located about 6 km north of Courtenay, BC.
...Continue reading →Posted on August 1, 2017
Got farming experience and a passion for making craft cider? This cidery assistant job opportunity at Twin Island Cider may be for you! About Twin Island Cider We are a small, farm-based cidery in our second year of operation. We harvest from old orchards and backyards around Pender Island and press the fruit throughout the
...Continue reading →Posted on July 25, 2017
About Ceres Circle Farm Ceres Circle Farm is a 36.8 acre sheep farm in Kelowna, British Columbia. It is a very beautiful farm that has been meticulously maintained. There are gentle rolling hills that are fenced into paddocks on both sides, as well as a natural uncultivated area full of edible and medicinal plants. About The
...Continue reading →Posted on July 25, 2017
Come and visit Glorious Organics to forage the wild, learn about co-operative farming, and visit Belle de Boskoop Forge! Several of the farmers who work on Fraser Common Farm will be on the farm to discuss and share about their farm operations. WHERE: Glorious Organics at Fraser Common Farm, 1322 256th Street, Aldergrove, BC, V4W 2J4 WHEN: Monday,
...Continue reading →Posted on July 20, 2017
Rose Cottage Garden in Nelson, BC is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable gardener for the annual growing season in our permaculture garden. About Rose Cottage Garden Rose Cottage garden is an urban farm in Uphill Nelson: The 1/3 acre organic gardens at Rose Cottage go back over a 100 years and were able to feed
...Continue reading →Posted on July 10, 2017
Join us at Morning Dove Gardens in Kelowna, BC for a farm tour & potluck social! Please bring a dish to share and tools to eat with. When: Sunday August 13th, 4:30pm – 9:00pm (potluck starts at 6:00pm) Where: Morning Dove Gardens, 1945 Heimlich Road, Kelowna, BC About Morning Dove Gardens Morning Dove Gardens is a 4 acre bio-dynamic farm
...Continue reading →Posted on July 6, 2017
The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, in partnership with host organizations and expert seed savers across Canada, has been offering training on seed production since 2013. There are also excellent training opportunities offered by organizations outside our program. These events can be difficult for many to attend because of the significant travel and
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