Tag Archives: BCagri

NOV 2, 2024: Langley, BC – LAND AND WATER: WORKING TOGETHER

Posted by Danika Watson on October 01, 2024

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a day of farm-focused programming, hosted by Young Agrarians and Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation! We’ll be networking and talking about land access and sustainable agricultural water management. Morning – Land Linking Workshop with the B.C. Land Matching Program and Young Agrarians: Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to build and maintain mutually beneficial land agreements. This workshop includes a panel discussion with matched farmers … Continue reading NOV 2, 2024: Langley, BC – LAND AND WATER: WORKING TOGETHER →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Market Gardening at Amara Farm – Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 26, 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 Located in Courtenay (Merville) on Vancouver Island, BC, Amara Farm was founded by Arzeena, Neil and their family in 2012. Originally from non-farming backgrounds, Arzeena and Neil studied agriculture in school to become the powerhouse farmers they are today. Their passion for food turned into a lifelong farming bug while they were … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Market Gardening at Amara Farm – Courtenay, BC →

OCT 27, 2024: Kelowna, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Danika Watson on September 17, 2024

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. This workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements.  You will learn the … Continue reading OCT 27, 2024: Kelowna, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for lease at Cresta Roca Farm – Gabriola Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on July 02, 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 Cresta Roca Farm is a 5-acre permaculture farm located on Gabriola Island, BC. The farm is home to herds and flocks of animals – goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. The farmers specialize in breeding heritage poultry (namely, Lavender Orpingtons) and registered Nigerian Dwarf goats with a focus on conformation and … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for lease at Cresta Roca Farm – Gabriola Island, BC →

AUGUST 24, 2024: VICTORIA, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at The Plot Market Garden and City’s Edge Farm

Posted by Kat Roger on July 02, 2024

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at The Plot Market Garden and City’s Edge Farm in Victoria, B.C. If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about, want to learn what it’s like to apprentice on a farm or host farm apprentices – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal and learn about farm start-up! We’ll enjoy a farm tour from farmers Emily and Tyler at The Plot Market Garden, … Continue reading AUGUST 24, 2024: VICTORIA, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at The Plot Market Garden and City’s Edge Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25+ acres of mixed woodland and pasture for livestock grazing – Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on June 20, 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 Welcome to 37 acres of ALR grazing land in Courtenay, BC! This property includes 1-2 acres of cleared grassland in addition to 25-30 acres of mixed woodland, all of which could be used for small livestock grazing. Historically, the landholders and their family raised weaner pigs in the forest, and sheep (ewes, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25+ acres of mixed woodland and pasture for livestock grazing – Courtenay, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.5 Acres for Lease at the Burgoyne Valley Community Farm – Salt Spring Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on June 19, 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 COMMUNITY FARM The Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust (the Farmland Trust) was established in 2009 to preserve, promote and revitalize local agriculture. The Farmland Trust receives ALR (Agricultural Land Reserves) parcels as gifts, donations and bequeathments, making this land available to reinvigorate local food production – be it small family garden plots or … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.5 Acres for Lease at the Burgoyne Valley Community Farm – Salt Spring Island, BC →