Posted by Sara Dent on December 23, 2013
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY 10 Acres Farm, North Saanich, Vancouver Island, BC (22 km from Victoria) Position: Farm Apprentice Overview: 10 Acres farm is seeking two highly motivated, positive, hardy apprentices to help our farm team with all aspects of field-to-table food raising on this unique restaurant-owned, non-certified organic farm. The Farm: 10 Acres Farm is (surprise!)
...Continue reading →Posted by newjillenium on November 8, 2013
Garry and Wendy Lowe of Twin Meadows Organics have long been champions of environmentally responsible and financially sustainable farming. Their highly successful operation near McBride, BC has served as model for farming in the north central interior – a model they are eager and willing to share with the next generation of farmers. Garry and
...Continue reading →Posted by Erin Bett on October 10, 2013
WHAT IS THE PRACTICUM? The UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on educational program, designed to provide a full growing season of experience to students with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Ideal candidates for the program are aspiring farmers, urban gardeners, environmental educators, and people who wish to be
...Continue reading →Posted by Sara Dent on April 15, 2013
Groundswell Network Society – Sustainability Internships Groundswell Network Society, located in Invermere, British Columbia seeks candidates for a Senior and two Junior Sustainability Internship positions beginning in April/May/June 2013. For over a decade, Groundswell’s Internship Program remains an integral part of our Community Programming and enables our organization to achieve its program objectives related to
...Continue reading →Posted by Sara Dent on March 25, 2013
Barefoot Farms Internship 2013 Who we are: Barefoot Farms is a small urban and peri-urban farm operating out of multiple backyards in the Kingsway corridor area between Fraser Street and Knight Street as well as a half-acre in south Richmond. We grow over 40 different vegetables primarily for our CSA as well as market sales,
...Continue reading →Posted by Sara Dent on March 21, 2013
SOLEFOOD STREET FARMS 2013 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM An internship at SoleFood Street Farms is for individuals with a serious interest in gaining the skills necessary to grow food for market or those who are interested in exploring farming as a career. The program provides each participant with the opportunity to spend a season working on an urban
...Continue reading →Posted by Jordan Marr on February 21, 2013
In the last few months a group of people on Southern Vancouver Island have come together and bid on a beautiful, heritage farm property in Sooke. Their vision: an intentional community and a number of farming opportunities for both residents of the property and satellite farmers on the 50 acres or so that are ready
...Continue reading →Posted by Sara Dent on February 19, 2013
Looking For Farm Apprentices This Summer? Look No Further! Who We Are: An enthusiastic group of 5 future farmers, looking to develop the necessary skills to start our own farm. We are a cohesive, well educated, hardworking, friendly, dynamic group that lives and works well together. Collectively, we have more than
...Continue reading →