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Kootenays, BC: Biodynamic Heirloom Seed Collection for Sale

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on July 05, 2024

FOR SALE: Seed collection from the first biodynamic heirloom seed company in North America (Aurora Farm Seeds) to aspiring seed steward(s) who have an appropriate land base for cultivation. Many of these seeds have been through the ground for 30 years, are family tried and true nutrient-dense favorites where the words “nutrient” and “spirit” are one and the same. They have been kept cool, dry, and dark in green and blue glass jars under energetically protective and enhancing conditions. Training the new steward is included in the cost. This will involve learning biodynamic principles fundamental to cultivating, harvesting, and storing … Continue reading Kootenays, BC: Biodynamic Heirloom Seed Collection for Sale

Kootenays, BC: Biodynamic Seed Collection for Sale

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 18, 2019 2 Comments

biodynamic seeds for sale, kootenays

Seeking an aspiring organic/biodynamic grower/seedmeister to carry on the stewardship of a biodynamic seed collection from Aurora Farm, the first commercial BD heirloom seed company in North America. These seeds were cultivated in accordance with Biodynamic principles allowing life forces to give rise to nutrient dense crops with many varieties grown out for 30 years. They were cultivated on a hilltop in the Kootenay River Valley that was particularly suitable for seed production and Demeter and Organically Certified. Aurora Farm concurrently hosted a biodynamic apprenticeship training program from the early 90’s until the early 2000’s. Seed harvesting screens (6) and … Continue reading Kootenays, BC: Biodynamic Seed Collection for Sale

FARM JOB: Wakefield, QC – Juniper Farm, General Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 15, 2019

Juniper Farm in Wakefield, QC is looking for a General Manager for the 2019 season!  ABOUT JUNIPER FARM Juniper Farm is an organic (and biodynamic) farm comprising a 200-acres in Wakefield, QC. We currently provide food for an onsite farmstore, restaurants, retailers and individuals. We have been in operation for 13 years and have 5 acres and 4 greenhouses (100ft*30ft) in veggie production. We have a dynamic team made up of 10 – 15 people for 7 months of the year and 3-5 people for the remaining colder months. We are looking for a skilled communicator who is a responsible, competent, organized, flexible, loyal, … Continue reading FARM JOB: Wakefield, QC – Juniper Farm, General Manager

JOB: Field Hand, Shalefield Organic Gardens, Lindell Beach, BC

Posted by Kristen Nammour on February 09, 2016

Birds Eye View of Shalefield Organic Gardens, a biodynamic farm, in Lindell Beach, BC

Shalefield Organic Gardens, a certified organic biodynamic market vegetable farm, is seeking immediately an energetic person to fill a farm hand  position. Experience is not required. We provide the opportunity to actively experience, ask many questions and above all learn about successful small farming. Work will include: bed preparation, weeding by hand or hand tool, transplanting, harvesting, cleaning and sorting vegetables for market and CSA boxes. A typical weekly schedule follows: Monday field work including weeding and transplanting, field prep, setting up irrigation. Tuesday harvest for CSA and farmers market Wednesday finish harvesting for CSA and farmers market, pack CSA … Continue reading JOB: Field Hand, Shalefield Organic Gardens, Lindell Beach, BC