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VANCOUVER, BC: 2022 UBC Farm Practicum Now Accepting Applications

Posted by Seth Friedman on October 13, 2021 2 Comments

The 2022 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting applications! The UBC Farm Practicum can be taken as either a six-month (April – October), or as a four-month (April – August), experiential-learning program. The program is part-time (20 hours per week), and is designed for aspiring farmers, urban gardeners, environmental educators, and students with an interest in applying their learning about sustainable agriculture and food systems. The program is often taken as a non-credit Certificate program; however, 6-9 academic credits are available for interested students. Participants gain a deeper understanding of agricultural management and small-scale farming, and a … Continue reading VANCOUVER, BC: 2022 UBC Farm Practicum Now Accepting Applications →

FARM JOB: SAANICHTON, BC – Seed Manager, Saanich Organics

Posted by Michalina Hunter on July 14, 2021

Saanich Organics, in Saanichton, BC, is seeking a Seed Manager! Saanich Organics is seeking a manager for its seed saving farm, Seeds of the Revolution, located in Saanichton. This is a full-time position with the option of time off in the winter. The ideal candidate is a hard worker with farming and seed growing background, and is ready for a self-directed but supported experience with the rad farmers of Saanich Organics! We are looking for someone who is positive, energetic, hardworking, and passionate about seed production and sustainable agriculture. Highly self-motivated and capable of working alone or managing a group. … Continue reading FARM JOB: SAANICHTON, BC – Seed Manager, Saanich Organics →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Seed and Field Crop Grower, Saanich Organics

Posted by Moss Dance on January 30, 2019

Saanich Organics is seeking a Seed and Field Crop Grower for the 2019 season! ABOUT SAANICH ORGANICS Saanich Organics is a trio of hard working, dedicated farmers from small to medium certified organic farms who have been working together since 2002. In 2008 we started a seed production arm to compliment our vegetable production and because of the dire need for farmers to keep control of our seed supply. The three farmers come together twice a week during the high season to our packing building located at Northbrook Farm in the Mt Newton Valley. Northbrook is also the location of the … Continue reading FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Seed and Field Crop Grower, Saanich Organics →

FARM JOB: NANOOSE BAY, BC – Nanoose Edibles Farm Workers

Posted by Moss Dance on August 15, 2018

Nanoose Edibles Farm is looking for experienced knowledgeable farm workers. If you have worked on a farm before and would like to take it a step further, we are looking to train a manager/or managers for our farm to work alongside the owners. The candidate must have previous experience working on a farm; be able to understand the farming seasons—seeding, planting; cropping, harvesting, and seasonal production. Tractor and machinery work is a bonus, but we will train if needed. We are hoping to find a person or people that we can introduce into the daily operation of the farm. We would hope … Continue reading FARM JOB: NANOOSE BAY, BC – Nanoose Edibles Farm Workers →

POSITION FILLED – FARM JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Tatlo Road Farm Field Hand

Posted by Moss Dance on August 07, 2018

This position has been filled — thanks for your interest! Looking for a late summer/fall farm job in the beautiful Cowichan Valley? Tatlo Road Farm is hiring 1-2 field hands to help finish out the season. ABOUT TATLO ROAD FARM We’re a small-scale, certified organic vegetable farm in the Cowichan. We’re looking for 1-2 people to help us finish out the season as one of our current staff members goes back to school this fall. The position is 3-4 days/week, depending on your interest and availability. The hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and the starting wage is $13/hour (or … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – FARM JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Tatlo Road Farm Field Hand →

APPRENTICESHIP: SALMO, BC – Salix and Sedge

Posted by Moss Dance on July 31, 2018

Looking for a fall apprenticeship opportunity on an organic farm? Salix and Sedge provides the opportunity to learn about efficient small-scale farming, CSAs, and veggie production! ABOUT SALIX AND SEDGE Salix and Sedge is a certified organic farm located in the Salmo Valley, and is owned and operated by Brendan and Cali who began farming in 2015. On about 1.5 acres of land, we produce a large variety of vegetables for our Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) program, the Farmers Market, and for some local retailers. Our farm is situated next to a forested wetland ecosystem, and is just on the … Continue reading APPRENTICESHIP: SALMO, BC – Salix and Sedge →

POSITION FILLED – JOB: ABBOTSFORD, BC – Hoof Trimmers’ Assistant, The Happy Hoofer

Posted by Moss Dance on June 29, 2018

This job position has been filled! Love cows? This job opportunity is a great way to learn about bovine health with an experienced mentor at the Happy Hoofer! ABOUT THE HAPPY HOOFER The Happy Hoofer is looking for a new helper. We have over 30 years experience throughout North America. Some of our local clients have been with us for over 20 years. Leaving from Abbotsford we travel to different dairy farms each day to provide foot care on dairy cows. No experience necessary just a great attitude, and love working outdoors with animals, 3 to 5 hrs daily. Optional … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – JOB: ABBOTSFORD, BC – Hoof Trimmers’ Assistant, The Happy Hoofer →

Petition to WorkSafe BC: Create a New Class of Small-Scale Vegetable Farming

Posted by Moss Dance on June 18, 2018 3 Comments

John Hofer, a farmer in our Young Agrarians network, is calling all small-scale veggie farmers and supporters of local agriculture to sign his petition. The petition is asking WorkSafeBC to set a lower insurance rate standard for small-scale vegetable growers. WORKSAFEBC – BACKGROUND The WorkSafeBC website describes how industries are classified in order to set premium rates. This is an excerpt from that description: Our classification system groups employers in similar industries with similar levels of risk, so we’re able to set fair rates and charge your industry an appropriate rate that reflects the rate of injury and illness in your industry. … Continue reading Petition to WorkSafe BC: Create a New Class of Small-Scale Vegetable Farming →

FARM JOB: KELOWNA, BC – Mill Creek Hop Yard Farm Hand

Posted by Moss Dance on May 29, 2018

Want to get experience with growing boutique BC hops and help Mill Creek Hop Yard bring in their first harvest? ABOUT MILL CREEK HOP YARD We are a second year, four acre hops farm located in Kelowna, BC. The farm is located on Highway 97 (not that idyllic) and we back onto Mill Creek and Kelowna’s new rail trail (very idyllic). The farm is pretty rustic (read no potable water, electricity etc., just a humble hops farm. We use a lot of elbow grease on the farm, along with a tractor. We are expecting our first harvest this year – … Continue reading FARM JOB: KELOWNA, BC – Mill Creek Hop Yard Farm Hand →

FARM JOB: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mtn Organics

Posted by Moss Dance on May 22, 2018

Looking for a farm job this summer in the beautiful South Okanagan? Snowy Mtn Organics is hiring one or two farm labourers to help on their orchard operation! ABOUT SNOWY MTN ORGANICS Snowy Mtn Organics is a beautiful 25 acre farm in the Similkameen (an isolated spot) with 12 acres of orchard and large garden. We grow cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, apples, pears, etc. We believe in growing good food, and we sell at farmers’ markets in Vancouver. This season, we need one or two more good strong A-Team members on the farm! We are certified organic (LEOGA #415) and have grown organically … Continue reading FARM JOB: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mtn Organics →