Plastic is widely used in agriculture for weed suppression, packaging, seed starting, and more. However, studies show that plastic can disrupt soil health, stunt plant growth, and leach from soils into aquatic environments. Here we dive into the issue of plastic in agriculture, and showcase Canadian farmers who’ve found alternatives. The phrase ‘plastic pollution’ is

Ferme Grazing Days Farm in St-André-Avellin, Quebec is seeking a Grazing, Herd and Flock Hand! ABOUT Ferme Grazing Days Farm Ferme Grazing Days Farm (www.grazingdays.ca) sells quality grass-fed (and finished) Angus beef, pastured pork and pastured chickens raised on the farm directly to families who live in and around Ottawa, Gatineau, and Montreal. We practice

Ferme coopérative aux Champs qui Chantent in Montreal, Québec is seeking a Vegetable assistant production (2 positions)! ABOUT Ferme coopérative aux Champs qui Chantent La ferme coop aux champs qui chantent is a diversified organic farm situated in the Basses-Laurentides, one hour from Montréal, and about 1.5 hours from Ottawa. We are a worker cooperative

Interested in how to make decisions that are ecologically, financially and socially sound? No matter what your production interests – be it livestock, gardening or cropping – this conference is for you. Hear from new farmers and experienced farmers who are using Holistic Management to improve their farms, their profitability and their quality of life.

Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? #RisingYouth is a program led by TakingITGlobal that empowers young people aged 15 to 30 across Canada to give back to their community through grants of $250, $750, and $1,500. THEY HAVE THREE LEVELS OF GRANTS AVAILABLE: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Young Agrarians is hiring an Operations Manager RELATIONAL > TECHNICAL > ORGANIZED DEADLINE TO APPLY: 12pm, Friday September 10, 2021 ABOUT Young Agrarians Young Agrarians (YA) is a farmer-to-farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological farmers in Canada. We recognize the Indigenous lands and territories that we work on and alongside, and are

Rock’s End Farm in Wakefield, Quebec is seeking a Fall Grazing Assistant! ABOUT Rock’s End Farm We are looking for another amazing person to work with us this fall, starting now until the end of the grazing season at the end of November/early December. We’d love to hire somebody that would be interested in coming

Urban Gardens of Santropol Roulant in Montréal, Québec is seeking a Urban Agriculture Garden Coordinator! ABOUT Urban Gardens of Santropol Roulant An key element of the job is working on our rooftop garden. The Roulant’s rooftop garden is a hidden gem in the Plateau that we try to share as much as possible with community

The Stigma-Free Society has just released their new Rural Mental Wellness Toolkit! The Stigma-Free Society created the Rural Mental Wellness Toolkit to let individuals living in rural communities know that it is OK to reach out for help and that they are not alone. We all have mental health, and it is just as important as

Apiverte Inc. in Wakefield, Quebec is seeking a Beekeeper! ABOUT Apiverte Inc. Apiverte keeps bees, harvests artisan honey, builds wooden beekeeping equipment, produces honey and wax-based products, and provides regional tourism experiences. Apiverte is fast becoming one of the most innovative apiculture businesses in the Gatineau Hills with: 20+ commercial partner hosts 30+ apiary sites