Tag Archives: Castlegar

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Sunny Farmland Close to Kootenay River – Tarrys, B.C.

Posted by Nyree Marsh on August 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 16 acre property is on a sunny, east-facing slope within the ALR, with 2+ acres of level land that are currently mowed and ready for cultivation. Deer fence is being constructed around the established garden area with the remaining acres partially fenced. 12 acres were logged last year which has created more open space with several acres of forest remaining. Water is … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Sunny Farmland Close to Kootenay River – Tarrys, B.C. →

FARM JOB: Winlaw, BC – Crooked Horn Farm, Lead Farm Hand and Field Manager/Apprentice

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 17, 2023

Crooked Horn Farm in Winlaw (close to Nelson/Castlegar), BC is seeking a Lead Farm Hand and Field Manager/Apprentice! ABOUT Crooked Horn Farm Crooked Horn Farm is a certified organic mixed vegetable farm in the Slocan Valley. Our farm is right on the beautiful Slocan River, and a short walk or bike ride to Winlaw. Now going into our 15th season, we grow a wide variety of vegetables for our summer and winter CSAs, grocery stores and restaurants, the food bank, and through our new farm stand. We grow on about 2 acres, so most of our tasks are accomplished with … Continue reading FARM JOB: Winlaw, BC – Crooked Horn Farm, Lead Farm Hand and Field Manager/Apprentice →

[FILLED] FARM JOB: Winlaw, BC – Crooked Horn Farm, Farm Hand & Lead Farm Hand/Apprentice

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 22, 2022

This position has been filled. But please be in touch with the farm if you’re interested in a position for 2023. Contact details below. View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Board Crooked Horn Farm in Winlaw, BC (close to Nelson/Castlegar), is seeking a Farm Hand and Lead Farm Hand/Apprentice! ABOUT Crooked Horn Farm Crooked Horn Farm is a certified organic mixed vegetable farm in the Slocan Valley. Our farm is right on the gorgeous Slocan River. We grow a wide variety of vegetables as well as oyster mushrooms for CSA, wholesale to grocery stores and restaurants, a … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOB: Winlaw, BC – Crooked Horn Farm, Farm Hand & Lead Farm Hand/Apprentice →

EVENT RECAP: Tool School 3.0 at Linden Lane Farms

Posted by Hailey Troock on January 25, 2022

On October 24, 2021, more than thirty people met for the seventh event of the Young Agrarians 2021 Farm Club event series, Tool School 3.0 at Linden Lane Farms in Krestova, where we learned about the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society Tool Library and all the farming equipment that is available for rent. Kootenay Local Agricultural Society hosts three tool libraries across the Central Kootenay in Creston, Kaslo and Krestova at Linden Lane Farms, the host of our last Tool School event way back in 2019 and this year’s event. Linden Lane Farms is a thriving organic farm 20 minutes from … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Tool School 3.0 at Linden Lane Farms →

OCT 24, 2021: KRESTOVA, BC – Tool School 3.0 at Linden Lane Farms

Posted by Hailey Troock on September 23, 2021

You’re invited to Tool School 3.0 at Linden Lane Farms in Krestova on October 24, 2021! We will learn about the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society Tool Library and all the farming equipment that is available for rent. This is the seventh event of the Young Agrarians 2021 Farm Club event series. What is a Farm Club? A Farm Club is when farmers come together to connect and nerd out with other farmers. It can be on any topic the group wants to discuss and can take many different shapes and sizes. The goal of Tool School is to provide information … Continue reading OCT 24, 2021: KRESTOVA, BC – Tool School 3.0 at Linden Lane Farms →

EVENT RECAP: Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour at Stone Meadow Gardens

Posted by Hailey Troock on September 01, 2021 2 Comments

Thank you to our hosts and the thirty people from around the Central Kootenay who joined us for a lovely late summer evening farm tour at Stone Meadow Gardens in Tarrys, BC (between Nelson and Castlegar) on August 28th, 2021! Farmers and friends gathered to enjoy the fresh air and sunset on the most colourful speciality cut flower farm around. Thanks to owners and operators Sarah and Carl for hosting the third event of the Young Agrarians 2021 Farm Club event series. We had the opportunity to walk through the entire specialty cut flower farm and hear from both passionate … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour at Stone Meadow Gardens →

AUG 28, 2021: TARRYS, BC – Farm Tour at Stone Meadow Gardens

Posted by Hailey Troock on August 03, 2021

You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Stone Meadow Gardens in Tarrys, BC (between Nelson and Castlegar)! This is the third event of the Young Agrarians 2021 Farm Club event series. What is a Farm Club? Farm Club is when farmers come together to connect and nerd out with other farmers. It can be on any topic the group wants to discuss and can take many different shapes and sizes. Join owners and operators Sarah and Carl as we wander the enchanting landscape that is their flower farm and talk about the ins and outs of greenhouse and field production, … Continue reading AUG 28, 2021: TARRYS, BC – Farm Tour at Stone Meadow Gardens →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Land for community-minded farmer with housing options in Castlegar, BC

Posted by Hailey Troock on May 15, 2020 4 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 land opportunity is located in Castlegar, a community of about 8000 people at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, 40 minutes west of Nelson. The land is currently being developed as a homestead with a small orchard, market garden, greenhouse and chicken coop. The property has areas that are still raw and unfenced, accessed from the same driveway as the main residence. The residential … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Land for community-minded farmer with housing options in Castlegar, BC →

Seeds, Fermentation, Mushrooms & More: A look back at 2019 Columbia Basin events

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 21, 2020

Thanks to the farms and friends who hosted and the generous support of Columbia Basin Trust, Young Agrarians was able to organize seven different on-farm and educational events across the region in 2019 and early 2020. We learned about tools, seed saving, nurseries, fermentation, mushrooms and more, we toured some groundbreaking farms, and we shared meals with new and old friends. We partnered with some fantastic like-minded organizations and teamed up with innovative entrepreneurs. We look forward to what this year will bring! Scroll on for links to recaps from the whole series to see what we did at each event. We’re … Continue reading Seeds, Fermentation, Mushrooms & More: A look back at 2019 Columbia Basin events →

FARM JOB: NELSON, BC – Hummingbird Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 06, 2020

Hummingbird Farm near Nelson and Castlegar, BC is seeking a Farm Hand for the 2020 season! About Hummingbird Farm Hummingbird Farm is certified organic (KOGS#84) and grows speciality cut flowers and small fruits. We are located in the scenic Slocan valley on the Slocan river, 30 min from Nelson and Castlegar BC. Desired Qualities We are looking for an individual who is hard-working, physically fit, and is enthusiastic about sustainable organic farming. Farming is physically demanding work that involves the ability to squat, kneel, bend down and preform repetitive tasks in all kinds of weather! Day to day work is … Continue reading FARM JOB: NELSON, BC – Hummingbird Farm →