Posted on July 10, 2017
Interested in producing food commercially? Want to learn more about small scale farming in the city? Check out these two field days with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry as we tour some of the leading urban farms in Alberta. You’ll learn best practices for producing food for profit in the city, some of the challenges involved,
...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
...Continue reading →Posted on June 28, 2017
Deadline July 3rd. ORGANIC GRAIN PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Are you a high capacity person who has a strong desire to make a difference? Are you passionate about organic production and interested in helping Prairie organic grain farmers to be more successful on their farms? Organic Alberta is looking for you… The organic grain program coordinator will
...Continue reading →Posted on June 22, 2017
Want to work with an exciting environmental and food security organization in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, BC? Cowichan Green Community has a farm intern position opening! About Cowichan Green Community The Cowichan Green Community is a not-for-profit, community based environmental and food-security organisation in Duncan, BC. Our food security projects include the creation of food
...Continue reading →Posted on June 20, 2017
Tamara Ranch is an amazing hub for those wanting to nerd out on gardening and grazing! Home to Prairie Pastured Gold Meats, Field to Fork Pasture Poultry and Steel Pony Farms we had a jam-packed tour with these amazing farmers. “I like to describe a garden tour like coming to a party. If you come and tour it in
...Continue reading →Posted on June 16, 2017
Lockwood Farms is looking to hire a strapping lad or lass who knows how to swing an axe! We’re looking for that ‘farm kid’, who gets dirty to get a job done. The work will include, but is not limited to: seeding, weeding, planting, constructing crop supports and covers, installing irrigation, tractor driving, ploughing, rototilling,
...Continue reading →Posted on June 15, 2017
The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project (VFTP) is seeking a fruit pick leader with a passion for food security and community building! This position is being funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible for this position, you must be between 15 and 30 years of age on the start date of the job. You also
...Continue reading →Posted on June 15, 2017
Position: Apprentice Farm Manager, Avalon Organic Blueberry Farm Location: Alberni Valley, Vancouver Island About Avalon Organic Blueberry Farm Avalon Farm is a 22 acre farm, with 1.5 acre certified organic blueberries, 5 acre hay field, large organic gardens; seeking a long term farm manager to allow the owners to ease into retirement. Accommodation is available year
...Continue reading →Posted on June 6, 2017
Learn everything about compost tea and create your own brewer at the Earthwise Society Garden! WHEN: Saturday, June 10 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Earthwise Society Demonstration Garden and Farm, 6400 3rd Avenue, Delta, BC, V4L 1B1 GET TICKETS * For those who would like to, bring your lunch and we will eat
...Continue reading →Posted on June 2, 2017
Interested in digging deeper to improve soil health? Join agroecologist Nicole Masters, Integrity Soils, for a surprising and revealing look at your most valuable asset… your soil. Workshop Topics Deepen your understanding of soil health and soil microbes The vital role of soil microbes in building resilience Enhancing water, carbon and nutrient cycles Using soil
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