Tag Archives: Columbia Basin

EVENT RECAP: Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour

Posted by Kim Watt on August 28, 2024

On August 25, twenty seven people came out to Winnow Seed Co. to spend the morning learning about organic seed production. Owner Julie Fletcher gave us a tour of her seed farm, where she grows over 80 varieties of open-pollinated vegetables, herbs, and native plants. The farm is located on an upper bench of the small agricultural community of Krestova, BC. Julie has three separate growing fields surrounded by forest, slightly isolated from one another to prevent cross-pollination between crops. Her rows are filled with vegetables nearing the end of their life cycle – frilly bolted lettuce heads, beans drying … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour →

SEP 22, 2024: CRESTON, BC – Creston Energy Innovation Farm Tour

Posted by Kim Watt on August 28, 2024

Join us on September 22nd for a full-day farm tour of two innovative Creston farms that have been working hard to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their farm infrastructure. This event will include a morning farm tour at Full Circle Farm, a potluck lunch, and an afternoon farm tour of Cartwheel Farm. Full Circle Farm is a regenerative grain and root vegetable farm that has been in operation for 25 years. Farmers Drew and Joanne Gailius will take us on a wagon tour of their 40 acre farm, pulled by Max, their electric tractor. Full … Continue reading SEP 22, 2024: CRESTON, BC – Creston Energy Innovation Farm Tour →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for a Market Garden – Harrop, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on August 20, 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 Located near the west arm of Kootenay Lake in the charming rural community of Harrop, this half-acre field offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to establish a market garden or expand their business within the local community. The field is situated on an alluvial fan, featuring a thick layer of silty … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for a Market Garden – Harrop, BC →

AUG 25, 2024: KRESTOVA, BC – Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour

Posted by Kim Watt on July 30, 2024

Ever wondered what a seed farm looks like at harvest time, or what your vegetables would look like at the end of their life cycle? Join us for a tour of the gardens at Winnow Seed Co. to learn how seeds are produced! Winnow Seed Co. is a seed farm that produces certified organic, open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds in Krestova, BC. There are very few local seed growers, and even fewer that both produce and market all their own seeds direct-to-consumer, as Winnow Seed Co. does. This is a rare opportunity to tour a seed farm in the … Continue reading AUG 25, 2024: KRESTOVA, BC – Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 13 acres of pasture for small-scale, regenerative livestock, Greenwood BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on July 09, 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 Located near the historic town of Greenwood, this property offers over 13 acres of prime grazing land, perfect for a small-scale livestock producer. The landholder has dedicated years to removing invasive species, and past practices such as rotational grazing and bale grazing have restored the pasture to excellent condition. The soil is … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 13 acres of pasture for small-scale, regenerative livestock, Greenwood BC →

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 →

EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms

Posted by Nyree Marsh on June 20, 2024

A lovely group of 20 mushroom enthusiasts and those curious about mushrooms gathered on the sunny afternoon of May 30th for a tour of Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms. The tour was hosted by the delightful Robin Mercy at his farm in Kalso, BC, situated on the unceded and traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt, and Syilx Nations. Founded by Robin in 2017, Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms is a certified organic mushroom spawn supplier and fresh mushroom farm. The tour commenced outside the lab, where Robin showcased the equipment used to sterilize the wood-based substrate used for cultivating mushrooms. All mushrooms grown at … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms →

July 14, 2024: SALMO, BC – Salmo Tour de Farm Stand

Posted by Kim Watt on June 18, 2024

UPDATE: Due to hot weather, the starting location of the event has changed from Salmo Ski Hill to 6919 Hwy 3. The event schedule has changed so that all farm tours are in the morning to avoid the heat of the day, and the optional picnic lunch is at the end of the route at 12:30 pm. Please see details below for updated route map and schedule. Join us for a Sunday morning bike tour of the farm stands of beautiful Salmo, BC! Self-serve farm stands are surging in popularity, and the village of Salmo is leading the way when … Continue reading July 14, 2024: SALMO, BC – Salmo Tour de Farm Stand →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 acres for lease with orchard and housing – Harrop, B.C.

Posted by Nyree Marsh on May 24, 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 2 acre land opportunity is located in Harrop, a small community nestled on the south side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, north of Nelson. The 4.7 acre property has wifi and cell service and is located just minutes from the Harrop ferry. The driving time to Kaslo is 40 minutes, 20 … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 acres for lease with orchard and housing – Harrop, B.C. →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2+ acres of fenced farmland for lease, Grand Forks, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on May 15, 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 within the ALR, this fully fenced parcel of over 2 acres presents a fantastic opportunity for a market gardener planning to establish or expand their farm business. The 2-acre field has its own gated entry from the road, while an additional ⅓ acre is suitable for a small orchard or berries. … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2+ acres of fenced farmland for lease, Grand Forks, BC →