Posted on May 30, 2017
Hill House Farm is looking for a qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable gardener to oversee small-scale production of food and flowers and do yard maintenance, starting June 5th. This seasonal position generally begins in March with seed starting and continues through harvest, with hours increasing to 20-30 hours per week as the growing season gets into full
...Continue reading →Posted on May 30, 2017
Nanaimo Foodshare Society is hiring for the following positions: Food and Gardening Skills Program Assistant, Homegrown Program Assistant, Summer Kitchen Program Assistant 2017, and Summer Lunch Munch Program Assistant 2017 Food and Gardening Skills Program Assistant This position is being funded under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative. To be eligible for this position, you must be between
...Continue reading →Posted on May 26, 2017
Curious about natural building? This hands-on workshop at Spotted Moose Farm will teach you how to build with clay and straw, while actually getting to construct a new building that will be used for farm gate sales. When: June 10 & 11, 9am-5pm Where: Spotted Moose Farm, 5067 Line 17 Road, Celista, BC Cost: $100 per person (includes
...Continue reading →Posted on May 25, 2017
Packing Line Staff – Organic Blueberry Farm Ruby Red Farms is hiring staff for its blueberry packing line. Work includes inspection of berries, packing of pint blueberries and packing of bulk berries in 5 and 10 pound boxes. This job requires a sustained effort of repetitive tasks. The environment is friendly and sociable. The packing
...Continue reading →Posted on May 24, 2017
Join Spotted Moose Farm and YA for a fun filled day of innovative agriculture and community building in the Shuswap! We will have demonstrations in the afternoon followed by an evening farm tour, potluck and barn dance. Chris will take visitors through the magic of their natural, bio-intensive, and no till gardening system. Stick around for a
...Continue reading →Posted on May 19, 2017
OK. So what are enterprise budgets exactly?! Good question! Enterprise budgets are a farm business management tool which project the costs and returns of a specific activity (ie: growing a vegetable crop or raising livestock) over a specified period of time (typically annually). WATCH: Enterprise Budgets Webinar (April 14, 2017) They are both a physical
...Continue reading →Posted on May 18, 2017
Richmond Food Security Society (RFSS) is inspiring a robust Richmond food system through education, advocacy, and community building initiatives. We are a small team of staff supported by many volunteers all passionate about urban agriculture and food security. We live the values of the Richmond Food Charter, we courageously engage our community to address challenges,
...Continue reading →Posted on May 10, 2017
This workshop for food producers will include a morning classroom component, and an afternoon field walk. Students will learn to use the basic tools for monitoring soil and crop conditions, and how to analyze the results to gradually improve the growing environment, maximize plant quality and soil health regardless of changing weather conditions. In addition to
...Continue reading →Posted on May 8, 2017
Summer Student Position – Cut Flower Farm Blue Magic Greenhouses Ltd. is a second generation family owned and operated farm in Pitt Meadows, BC. We grow on 12 acres and are passionate about growing high quality cut flowers. Most of the work is done by hand including planting bulbs, weeding, picking and bunching flowers but
...Continue reading →Posted on May 1, 2017
Snow Farms is seeking a full-time seasonal farm worker—with an opportunity to develop into full-time year-round position. About Snow Farms Snow Farms is a certified organic vegetable farm, serving the Vancouver wholesale market for over twenty years. We are looking for dynamic individuals to help us grow, pack and ship our products to a continually expanding market.
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