August 10, 2026: Errington, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Cicada Seeds

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Cicada Seeds in Errington, BC!

We’ll enjoy a tour of Cicada Seeds, a quarter-acre farm operating on two sites in Errington, BC (one of which owner/operator Michi Hunter accessed through the B.C. Land Matching Program). As the owner and operator of Cicada Seeds, Michi is focused on growing high-quality perennial vegetable seeds using practices that support ecological diversity and minimize soil disturbance.

During the tour, Michi will share her experience of scaling up her home seed saving practice into a viable seed business on leased land. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions about farm start-up, seed growing, land sharing, and why it is important to integrate perennial foods into our food system. The evening will wrap up with a potluck meal, with plenty of time to socialize.

Ari, the Land Matcher for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, will also be there to discuss how he can help you find a farmer for your land, or farmland where you can build your dream farm business. If you’re curious what land matching is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – come on out to enjoy a potluck dinner and learn about seed production!

REGISTER: Please RSVP on Eventbrite:

WHEN: Monday, August 10, 2026 • 5–8 pm PT

LOCATION: Unceded Kwalikum, Snaw-naw-as and K’ómoks territories. 1898 Swayne Road, Errington, BC

DIRECTIONS/PARKING: The farm is located on Swayne Road, off of Station Road, which connects to the Alberni Highway (Hwy 4A) in Coombs, just a couple minutes away from the farm. There is lots of parking available, and the parking area is located right beside Michi’s plot on the farm.

ACCESSIBILITY: There are washrooms available on-site, as well as a handwashing facility. Michi’s plot is located right next to the parking area, but the washrooms are a bit further out. The ground is grassy and uneven, with a gravel pathway leading to the washroom. If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch at ari@youngagrarians.org.

BRING: You are invited to bring a food item to contribute to the potluck. If you can, please include a little card with ingredients, for folks with food sensitivities. Please bring fully prepared dishes only (no heating/cooking facilities are available), and feel free to bring your own cooler if you require one for your food item.

To enjoy the meal, please bring your own plate, cutlery and cup and plan on packing your items back home to clean. Bring along a chair or blanket to sit on, a water bottle, and any sunscreen and insect repellant you might need. Make sure to wear weather and farm-suitable clothing and footwear – the event will proceed rain or shine.

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ABOUT THE FARMER

Growing up on the Sunshine Coast, Michalina (Michi) was introduced to growing perennial foods and saving seeds at an early age. In 2017, Michalina began growing seeds for Dragonfly Seeds, a seed company owned and operated by her mother, and shortly thereafter started a community seed library. In 2021, she made the jump to start Cicada Seeds, in response to a lack of availability of perennial vegetable seeds. Today, Cicada Seeds provides farmers and gardeners across Canada (and beyond!) with a source of regionally-adapted perennial vegetable seeds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This event is free and open to everyone!
• Children are welcome but please leave furry friends at home
• Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
• Please do not bring alcohol to this event
• Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently

STAY IN TOUCH

• Join our Young Agrarians Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Facebook Group to stay up to date on all events in the region
• Sign up for our e-newsletter to get events and opportunities for your region delivered straight to your inbox
• Cancellations – Please let us know if you have registered for this event but are no longer able to attend. You can cancel your registration anytime through Eventbrite, via the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting bclmp@youngagrarians.org
• Questions? Email Ari at ari@youngagrarians.org

If you are interested in hosting an event at your farm and bringing together the farming community in your area, reach out to bclmp@youngagrarians.org with your idea!

GOT LAND? WANT LAND?

Through the B.C. Land Matching Program, Young Agrarians offers support to farmers looking for land for their farm business, and landholders looking for farmers to farm their land. We’ve made more than 477 matches on over 13,810 acres to date!

Are you on the Young Agrarians UMAP? List your land or future farm dream today! You just might find a farmer who can turn your vacant field into a productive farm, or a landholder who has the ideal piece of land for you.

To explore more land access resources, visit youngagrarians.org/tools/land.

The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative, with additional support from Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.