Tag Archives: Cawston

Event Recap: Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 10, 2024

A wonderful group came out to our second work party at Ntampqen Community Garden on syilx territory (near Cawston, BC) last weekend in April. We shared a lot of laughs, got a ton of work done, and enjoyed some incredible food together. We are grateful to everyone who contributed their time and energy, and to Dixon and Hannah for hosting us. Read on for more details and photos from the day. Updates to the Farm A lot has happened at the garden since our last work party six months ago. For starters, the project has a new name! Ntamtqen means … Continue reading Event Recap: Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden →

APR 27-28 2024: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 21, 2024

We’re back with another work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as seeding, transplanting, building, cooking for the volunteers, and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate spring together! DATE: April 27-28, 2024. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able. (If you’d like to drop in to help leading up to the event, contact Dixon and … Continue reading APR 27-28 2024: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden →

Event Recap: Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm & Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 16, 2024

On the last weekend of October, a small group gathered at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden on Syilx territory. We pitched in to grow the vision of a food production and processing site that is created by and for the community. We worked on building a new greenhouse, a smaller greenhouse, and a tool shed, planting garlic and protecting some young fruit trees. We enjoyed home cooked meals together and shared stories into the evenings. We had helpers from as far away as Belgium and Mexico! Read on for more details and photos from the day … Continue reading Event Recap: Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm & Garden →

OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on September 05, 2023 1 Comment

You’re invited to a work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with fall farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as building shelves, digging, planting garlic, canning, cooking, and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate the season together! DATE: October 28-29, 2023, weather-dependent. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able. (If you’d like to drop in to help leading up to the event, contact … Continue reading OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden →

FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Snowy Mountain Farm, Orchard Workers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 27, 2022

Snowy Mountain Farm in Cawston, BC is seeking Two Full-time Orchard Workers! ABOUT Snowy Mountain Farm Snowy Mountain Farm is a 25 acre organic farm located 10 minutes south of Cawston, BC. The setting is picturesque and quiet, sitting at the foot of Snowy Mountain and within walking distance of the Similkameen River, great for cooling down on hot summer days. We have 12 acres of orchard and 4 acres of vineyard, growing a diverse collection of 70+ new and heritage varieties of cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, pears, apples, quince, and grapes. Most of the work on the farm … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Snowy Mountain Farm, Orchard Workers →

FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider, Farm Workers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 14, 2022

Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider in Cawston, BC is seeking Organic Farm Workers! ABOUT Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider Back Achers Organics is comprised of 17 acres of mixed tree fruits in Cawston BC. In conjunction with our farm Back Achers we operate our cidery Twisted Hills. Our farm and cidery are both certified organic by PACS and we are proud stewards of our land. DESIRED QUALITIES As we prepare for the end of the 2023 season, we look forward to adding a couple new members to the orchard. A great environment for a young couple or a … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider, Farm Workers →

FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Klippers Organic Acres, Farm Coordinator

Posted by Michalina Hunter on September 17, 2021

Klippers Organic Acres in Cawston, BC is seeking a Farm Coordinator! ABOUT Klippers Organic Acres Our farm is located in Cawston, BC (Organic Capital of Canada). We started the farm in November 2001 with 5 acres, and over the past 20 years have expanded to growing/leasing on 60 acres. We have built a commercial kitchen/drying facility, packinghouse, award winning restaurant, cidery, marketplace and cafe, The farm is certified organic ,certified salmon safe, has an environmental farm plan, and has won numerous awards from best direct farm marketing awards to Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year award for BC and all … Continue reading FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Klippers Organic Acres, Farm Coordinator →

FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider, Farm Worker & Cider Tasting Room Associate

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 05, 2021 1 Comment

Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider in Cawston, BC is seeking an Organic Farm Worker and a Cider Tasting Room Associate for the 2021 season! ABOUT Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider Back Achers Organics is comprised of 17 acres of mixed tree fruits in Cawston BC. In conjunction with our farm Back Achers we operate our cidery Twisted Hills. Our farm and cidery are both certified organic by PACS and we are proud stewards of our land. DESIRED QUALITIES As we prepare for a upcoming 2021 season, we look forward to adding a couple of friendly and knowledgeable new … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider, Farm Worker & Cider Tasting Room Associate →

FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Honest Food Farm, Farm help

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 16, 2021

Honest Food Farm in Cawston, BC is seeking farm help for the 2021 season! ABOUT Honest Food Farm We are a small, diverse, organic farm nestled in the semi desert Similkameen Valley. Our little town, Cawston, is known to be the organic capitol of Canada. We have been farming with our family for 23 years. Our roots take us back to one of the pioneering families in the organic movement in BC, Zebroff’s Organic Farm, growing organically since 1973. Our emphasis is growing using traditional and nature inspired principles, the fundimental elements of the grass root organic movement. We produce … Continue reading FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Honest Food Farm, Farm help →

FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Snowy Mountain Farm, Orchard Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 11, 2021

Snowy Mountain Farm in Cawston, BC is seeking a Orchard Farm Hand for the 2021 season! ABOUT Snowy Mountain Farm Snowy Mountain Farm is a 25 acre organic farm located 10 minutes south of Cawston, BC. The setting is picturesque and quiet, sitting at the foot of Snowy Mountain and within walking distance of the Similkameen River, great for cooling down on hot summer days. We have 12 acres of orchard, growing a diverse collection of new and heritage varieties of apples, quince, pears, plums, peaches, apricots, and nectarines and plan on planting an additional small vineyard this year. Most … Continue reading FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Snowy Mountain Farm, Orchard Farm Hand →