Tag Archives: BCagri

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics – Saanich, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on March 15, 2025

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 Situated near Prospect Lake, only 25 minutes from downtown Victoria, this 3-acre property features a greenhouse and extensive outbuildings. Formerly used for koi production, the greenhouse has been built-out and tested for plant production – with a new polycarbonate roof, ventilation, a dedicated seeding/work area, plumbing and pumps. The available greenhouse space … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics – Saanich, BC →

MARCH 6, 2025: Salmo, BC – Ask a Land Matcher

Posted by Danika Watson on February 06, 2025 2 Comments

Calling all farmers, landholders, and farm-curious folks! Looking for information or advice about leasing farmland? Come gather with your community for a Q&A session with Columbia Basin Land Matcher, Nyree Marsh! Join us on Thursday, March 6th to learn how you can access farmland or lease your farmland, with support from the B.C. Land Matching Program. Nyree Marsh, our Columbia Basin Land Matcher, will share information and answer questions about leasing and sharing land, the land matching process and farm transition. Nyree has been farming or working with farmers in the Kootenays since 2005 – she offers a wealth of … Continue reading MARCH 6, 2025: Salmo, BC – Ask a Land Matcher →

FEB 18, 2025: ONLINE – Communication Skills for Land Sharing

Posted by Danika Watson on January 09, 2025

Join Pascale Schittecatte, Young Agrarians’ B.C. Land Matching Program Manager, and Nyree Marsh, Young Agrarians’ Columbia Basin Land Matcher, to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land! Communication can make or break a land sharing agreement: good communication can open up worlds of possibility, while poor communication can cause the arrangement to fall apart. In this online webinar, you’ll learn what makes for good communication, and how to practice it in your own land-sharing relationship. The webinar will cover: what ‘good communication’ means, how to practice self-awareness, how to raise issues, how to listen effectively, how to move towards … Continue reading FEB 18, 2025: ONLINE – Communication Skills for Land Sharing →

FEB 25, 2025: ONLINE – Farm Transition Stories: Panel Discussion

Posted by Danika Watson on January 09, 2025

Join us to hear stories from farmers in the process of farm transition! With many farmers retiring from farming, transition agreements (where one farmer is looking to pass on the management of their land and farm to a new generation) are becoming more and more common. Farm transitions can be a great solution for both generations: the retiring farmer gets to pass on their legacy, and the incoming farmer can take over an established farm, meaning lower start-up costs. So, what does a farm transition actually look like? In this webinar, you’ll hear stories from three farmers involved in their … Continue reading FEB 25, 2025: ONLINE – Farm Transition Stories: Panel Discussion →

Filled – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 Acres with a Turn-key Organic Elderberry Farm – Mill Bay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 30, 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 This land is part of a 75-acre dairy farm in Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, established in 1918. The 3 available acres come with a turn-key certified organic elderberry operation. The elderberry farmers have been leasing the land since 2015, and have built a thriving orchard and farm business on the property. … Continue reading Filled – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 Acres with a Turn-key Organic Elderberry Farm – Mill Bay, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Vegetable Production at Providence Farm – Duncan, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 13, 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 Nestled in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, 1 acre of arable land are available at Providence Farm in Duncan, BC! Scenically situated on a beautiful 400-acre property, Providence Farm is a therapeutic working farm and registered charity offering a variety of farm- and nature-based programming. The available 1 acre are part of … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Vegetable Production at Providence Farm – Duncan, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 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 Up to 1 acre of fields (plus 1 or 2 greenhouses) are available for lease at ALM Organic Farm, a 10-acre organic farm located in Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Certified organic since 1994, it is the longest-standing certified organic farm on the Island! The farm grows outstanding produce, herbs and flowers, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.5 Acres for Organic Community Farming – Salt Spring Island, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on November 29, 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 Situated on 60 acres of Salt Spring Island’s best agricultural land, Burgoyne Valley Community Farm has a 4.5-acre plot available for lease! The farm is home to the Salt Spring Island Community Services’ Harvest Farm (a local food security program), four farm businesses, and a collection of 1,000 square foot garden plots … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4.5 Acres for Organic Community Farming – Salt Spring Island, BC →

NOV 16, 2024: Cowichan, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Danika Watson on October 18, 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 NOV 16, 2024: Cowichan, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP →

NOV 24, 2024: Nelson, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Danika Watson on October 18, 2024