Tag Archives: British Columbia

YA Apprenticeship 2024: South Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on November 27, 2023 1 Comment

About the Farm The A Rocha farm exists within the larger organization of the BC Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC which is a dynamic environmental centre with staff conducting conservation science research, running environmental education programming, and maintaining the farm.   The BC Centre Brooksdale’s 27-acre property is a living lab of forests, a threatened river system, a wetland, heritage houses, and a farm. This unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land makes this centre a place where critical environmental issues are researched, addressed, and solved. The farm at A Rocha has been around for 18 years and is … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: South Surrey, BC – A Rocha Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4+ acres for integrated farming business – Kamloops, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 23, 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 Heffley Creek is a rural neighbourhood at the north end of Kamloops, only a 20 minute drive into town, with easy access to a vibrant community centred around a thriving  farmers’ market. The four-plus acres available are part of a larger 35-acre property which is also in cultivation. The landholders would like to lease out 4-10 acres of available space to a farmer that is looking … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4+ acres for integrated farming business – Kamloops, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1800 acre Mixed Livestock Ranch – Horsefly, BC

Posted by Jolene Swain on November 22, 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 The Big Bear Ranch is a family-operated farm located in the foothills of the beautiful Cariboo Mountains with hundreds of lakes and streams in the surrounding area. The ranch encompasses 1800 acres of pasture fields, cultivated farmland, and forested land. Big Bear Ranch currently raises Galloway cattle, Tamworth/Large English Black pigs, and sheep. They follow the highest welfare standards and sustainable practices (Animal Welfare Approved). No pesticides have … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1800 acre Mixed Livestock Ranch – Horsefly, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.5 Acres of Possibility – Pitt Meadows, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on November 21, 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 Looking for a well-supported environment to launch your diversified market gardening dreams? Look no further! Just off of Highway 7 in Pitt Meadows, this opportunity offers ½ an acre of cleared land for a new project. Situated on a 100 acre blueberry farm which has been in operation for 39 years, this plot is suitable for a variety of production types and will … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.5 Acres of Possibility – Pitt Meadows, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 2 acres for Market Garden – Summerland, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 16, 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 property is an incredible, turn-key opportunity to establish a successful market garden in the heart of Summerland. Around 1.6 acres in size, this plot was previously farmed for seven years by a successful, organic-certified market gardener. The farmer has since moved on to a larger plot of land in order to scale up their business, and has left a great set up for a new … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 2 acres for Market Garden – Summerland, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9 acre haskap business – Kelowna, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 16, 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 nine-acre plot is a wonderful opportunity to not only take over a farm, but a thriving farm business, too. The available acreage is part of a 15-acre property with two homes, and is situated in the vibrant farming community of southeast Kelowna. About seven of the nine acres are currently planted in haskap berries, with four different varietals present. There are one to two acres … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9 acre haskap business – Kelowna, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 17 Acres for Mixed Farming – Chase, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 16, 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 sizeable property is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious farmer to undertake a mixed farming operation. Situated just outside the small village of Chase, this 25-acre farm has around 17 acres of pasture that are ready for almost any type of farming. The current landholders purchased the land from a family that had held the property since the 1930s. The property was previously farmed but … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 17 Acres for Mixed Farming – Chase, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ Acre for Whole-Systems Farming – Walhachin, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 16, 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 Nestled in a valley beside the pristine Deadman River, a fenced one-acre garden – part of the Deadman Acres Farm – lies full of potential, awaiting a new farmer. Deadman Acres operates on unceded Secwepemc territory and landholders Natalie and Tanner would like to respectfully acknowledge the local Skeetchestn Band who have called this area home since time immemorial. Deadman Acres is an 80-acre farm set … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ Acre for Whole-Systems Farming – Walhachin, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25 acres for cattle – Shuswap, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 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 LAND This sizeable property is a fantastic opportunity for a rancher to expand their cattle operation, complete with year-round water access, shelter for livestock, and even a stock trailer! The property is 80 acres in size, but about 25 acres are available as fenced pasture for grazing, with barns and outbuildings. The soil is a very sandy loam, and the pastures are irrigated naturally. In drought or … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25 acres for cattle – Shuswap, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 acre for orchard or market garden – Vernon, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on October 30, 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 scenic pasture would be a wonderful starting plot for a newer farmer, or an add-on parcel for a farmer already working nearby. It measures approximately 0.9 – 1.2 acres, split between a larger upper pasture and a smaller lower pasture with a barn structure. The pasture faces northeast, with good light and wind exposure, and has a steep, upward, south-facing slope. Overlooking picturesque Swan Lake … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 acre for orchard or market garden – Vernon, BC →