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LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 Acres for Community Food Production with Off-Grid Housing – Malcolm Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on July 20, 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 FARM Are you a visionary farmer who is passionate about working in community to create a thriving food system? Slow Dog Farm is breaking ground on Malcolm Island to take on the exciting role of increasing food resiliency for the community of Sointula. Located a short ferry ride from North Vancouver Island, Sointula is a community of 700 residents – artists, fishermen, the Finnish families who founded … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 Acres for Community Food Production with Off-Grid Housing – Malcolm Island, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Feed Mill & Land, Dawson Creek BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on June 09, 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 OPPORTUNITY Turn key feed mill business with land in Dawson Creek is available for lease! This family run business has been in operation for 40 years and is ready for someone new to take it over. The farm and feed mill has been for sale but the landholders are interested in leasing and providing mentorship to someone with experience in the industry and understands business. While the feed mill … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Feed Mill & Land, Dawson Creek BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Land for Gardens, Bees, and Chickens – Cobble Hill, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on May 23, 2023 2 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 9.5-acre farm is located in Cobble Hill in the Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island. The landholders run a commercial salad green and basil business, growing intensively in 100-sqft raised beds that they’ve constructed from poured concrete. It is so amazing how much can be produced on a small piece of land! 0.5 to 1 acre of land is available for market gardening, a few additional … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Land for Gardens, Bees, and Chickens – Cobble Hill, BC →

JUNE 18, 2023: MARA, BC – Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on May 18, 2023

You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm in Mara, B.C. (just north of Enderby). If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about and interested in learning more about this renowned farm, join us for the event! Farm tours connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend. During this event, we’ll tour the farm in small groups to allow for a deeper personal interaction with the current owners, … Continue reading JUNE 18, 2023: MARA, BC – Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY – 2-3 Acres of Land for Lease – Fauquier, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on April 06, 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 2-3 acres are available to lease on this 5 acre property located in Fauquier, a small community on the eastern shore of Arrow Lake in the Kootenays, at the Arrow Lake Ferry terminal. The land currently features 48 blueberry bushes, as well as some fenced areas and an old garden that could be restored to production. Many years ago, the land was used for horses. The land … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY – 2-3 Acres of Land for Lease – Fauquier, BC →

POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – COLUMBIA BASIN, B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on April 04, 2023

Young Agrarians is hiring a Land Matcher for the Columbia Basin/Kootenay region of B.C. Location: Columbia Basin. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? Do you love checking things off your to-do list? If you’ve got that magic matchmaker quality – equal parts people skills, passion for local food systems, and computer-savvy project manager – … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – COLUMBIA BASIN, B.C. →

POSITION FILLED – B.C. Land Matching Program Coordinator – Anywhere in B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on March 28, 2023 2 Comments

Young Agrarians is hiring a Coordinator for the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). Location: British Columbia. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Do you love hearing the life stories of everyone you meet? Are you a person that gets joy from helping others learn and grow? Do you have a creative flair for outreach and event organizing? Would you consider yourself a computer-savvy person who can’t wait to check things off of your to-do list? If you have … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – B.C. Land Matching Program Coordinator – Anywhere in B.C. →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre market garden, commercial kitchen & dehydrator in Creston

Posted by Hailey Troock on March 20, 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 land and processing opportunity is located in Creston in the Creston Valley. The property is just off the main highway and has good road access. The property has water and electricity. The land is fenced. The land available for lease was previously used to grow vegetables. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The property has a commercial kitchen and dehydrator available to the leasing farmer for processing their market … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre market garden, commercial kitchen & dehydrator in Creston →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 15 acres of fenced pasture in Grand Forks

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 28, 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 The land is located in Grand Forks, a town in Boundary country of just over 4000 people, two hours southeast of Kelowna. The land has great sun exposure and has three fenced pastures available to lease separately or together. The property is zoned ALR. The land available is 15 acres near the riverside, with rich top soil. There is cell service available in the area and the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 15 acres of fenced pasture in Grand Forks →

Soil Testing: How to Interpret Results and Calculate Fertilizer Needs

Posted by Andrew Adams on February 23, 2023

One fundamental piece of agriculture is the soil. Soil, being composed of billions of organisms with their complex relationships and nutrient exchanges. It can be a bit overwhelming to understand it all and nor do I claim to. At a minimum, basic understanding of some of the relationships and nutrient exchanges is however, a critical piece in any agricultural endeavor. Wondering how to achieve optimal soil health? Read on to learn more about how to sample, test, and interpret soil tests for your farm. If the law of conservation of mass and energy holds to be true, then we can … Continue reading Soil Testing: How to Interpret Results and Calculate Fertilizer Needs →