Posted on February 10, 2015
Name? Dave Semmelink Where do you farm? Comox Valley, BC What do you farm? Mixed Livestock, the plan is to raise pastured poultry and hogs and to experiment with growing local organic feeds for them. What type of business structure is your farm? Sole Proprietor What is your land tenure? Are there special relationships that allow for this? Currently an
...Continue reading →Posted on February 9, 2015
We are excited to launch our expanded Internship Program with new positions for this spring and summer! Join our community for 6 to 8 months and practice selfless service as you gain professional skills and experience for your future. Internships are available on our Accommodations, Garden, Kitchen, Grounds, Marketing & Communications and Infrastructure Teams, with
...Continue reading →Posted on February 8, 2015
RAVINE CREEK FARM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR INTERNSHIP POSITION FOR 2015. Internship Position Ravine Creek Farm is looking for an intern for the 2015 growing season. We are a certified organic, family-run, mixed vegetable farm located in the South East interior, 40 mins from Nelson, BC. We sell our produce at the Nelson
...Continue reading →Posted on February 6, 2015
Name? Kira Kotilla Where do you farm? Just north of Courtenay What do you farm? Mixed vegetables, vegetable seed, poultry (in the near future) What type of business structure is your farm? Sole proprietorship. But I am also a member of the new Merville Organics co-operative. What is your land tenure? Are there special relationships that allow for this? I
...Continue reading →Posted on February 5, 2015
Wanted: hard-working, positive, creative thinkers Harvest Crew Manager – Full Time Vegetable Harvesters -Full Time Weeders – Full Time Numerous employment opportunities at Makaria Farm for our 2015 season (and beyond)! No farm experience is necessary. We hire hard-working people who can dedicate themselves to maintaining our high standards and growing our farm business for a full
...Continue reading →Posted on February 4, 2015
Name? Steve Meggait Where do you farm? 5 km north of Armstrong What do you primarily farm? Beef (breeding to finishing), pork (breeding to finishing), broiler chickens, grains and hay. What type of business structure is your farm? Currently a sole proprietorship, with plans to incorporate. What is your land tenure? Are there special relationships that allow for this? I’m
...Continue reading →Posted on February 1, 2015
Preface… “Farming is a profession of hope.” Brian Brett Over the last few weeks Young Agrarians and West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op have been working hard preparing for upcoming land-themed events in the Koots. (Learn about the events here.) Everyone involved is earnest about seeing that the events really serve the needs of local farmers, aspiring
...Continue reading →Posted on January 31, 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION: Earthwise Organic Farm Intern The not-for-profit Earthwise Society operates the Earthwise Farm as a teaching/ demonstration farm in Tsawwassen. The position of Organic Agriculture Intern will provide experience for a recent graduate to acquire hands on skills in all aspects of organic farm operations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out farm operations including planting, maintaining, and harvesting
...Continue reading →Posted on January 30, 2015
Pure Country Stock Farm is the home of Darcy and Candace Goodrich and children Ronan(11), Bodi(9) and Emily(7). We are located 3.5kms North of Rock Creek, BC along Hwy33, which is 1.5 hours South of Kelowna or 45 minutes East of Osoyoos. We have 210 acres of irrigated hay and pasture land, and are working
...Continue reading →Posted on January 29, 2015
A challenging contract role for an experienced sales, marketing and customer service coordinator on FarmFolk CityFolk and Vancouver Farmers Markets’ distribution system team. About FarmFolk CityFolk and Vancouver Farmers Market Society FarmFolk CityFolk (FFCF) is a not-for-profit society and Canadian registered charity. Since 1993, FarmFolkCityFolk has worked to cultivate local, sustainable, food systems across British
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