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LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.5 acre pear harvesting license – Abbotsford, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on June 21, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Are you looking to supplement your fruit production for the season, or ready to take on a new project harvesting and selling fruit? Look no further! Situated on a 20 acre property in Abbotsford, south of the airport, 0.5 acre organic orchard of pears are available for a seasonal harvesting license. The … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.5 acre pear harvesting license – Abbotsford, BC →

MATCHED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 acre for orchard or market garden – Vernon, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on October 30, 2023

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This scenic pasture would be a wonderful starting plot for a newer farmer, or an add-on parcel for a farmer already working nearby. It measures approximately 0.9 – 1.2 acres, split between a larger upper pasture and a smaller lower pasture with a barn structure. The pasture faces northeast, with good light and wind exposure, and has a steep, upward, south-facing slope. Overlooking picturesque Swan Lake … Continue reading MATCHED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 acre for orchard or market garden – Vernon, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 7.5 acres of irrigated land for orchard – Oyama, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on August 24, 2023

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This stunning 9+ acre property has 7.5 acres available to lease for a vineyard or apple orchard operation. The property sits on the picturesque eastern slopes of Oyama, overlooking Wood and Kalamalka Lakes to the southwest, and is part of a vibrant farming community. This area is often dubbed the ‘next Naramata!’ The acreage for lease is fully irrigated land and has a separate access drive. … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 7.5 acres of irrigated land for orchard – Oyama, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 8.5 acres Organic Orchard, Keremeos, BC – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Posted by Tessa Thompson on August 13, 2020 7 Comments

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This 8.5 acre working Certified Organic orchard is located in Keremeos, B.C. There are 5.5 acres in high density apples, 0.3 acres nectarines and 0.25 acres in a root stock nursery. The orchard is currently in its peak production years. The crops are sold primarily to the local organic packing house and through some private sales. All the last 18 years of crop records and financial records are available. The land … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 8.5 acres Organic Orchard, Keremeos, BC – NO LONGER AVAILABLE →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Denman Island Heritage Apples

Posted by Melanie Buffel on March 23, 2020

Young Agrarians is celebrating the sixth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. We love to profile our program participants and celebrate their efforts! My name is Kate Janeway from Denman Island Heritage Apples and my Mentors are Chris Bodnar from Close to Home Organics and Kent Mullinex, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Kwatlan Polytechnic University. Where do you farm? I farm on Denman Island, one of the … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Denman Island Heritage Apples →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Denman Island Heritage Apples

Posted by Melanie Buffel on January 05, 2020

Young Agrarians is celebrating the seventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. We are wrapping up with our 2020 Mentee Cohort and are thrilled to profile them and celebrate their efforts! Kate Janeway is the owner of Denman Island Heritage Apples on Denman Island, BC and a participant in the 2020 Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network Program. What were your goals for this … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Denman Island Heritage Apples →

FILLED ~ FARM JOB: KELOWNA, BC – Bite Me Organics, Orchard Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 06, 2019

This position has been filled. View the Young Agrarians jobs blog for more job listings. Bite Me Organics in Kelowna, BC is hiring an Orchard Worker for the 2019 season! About Bite Me Organics Richard and Robyn King and family welcome you to our Certified Organic Farm. We grow several varieties of apples including Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Ambrosia, Fuji and Pink Lady. Apples are available from late August to the end of October. The King’s farm has been granted certification through the COABC and PACS as of October 2009. The farm is 11 acres in East Kelowna. Robyn and Richard and family are passionate … Continue reading FILLED ~ FARM JOB: KELOWNA, BC – Bite Me Organics, Orchard Worker →