Tag Archives: Columbia Basin

MAY 30, 2024: KASLO, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms

Posted by Kim Watt on April 29, 2024

Calling all fungi-enthusiasts! Join us for a tour of Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms and learn about mushroom production, followed by a potluck dinner in the garden. Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms is a certified organic mushroom and spawn producer that has been operating in Kaslo, BC since 2017. On the farm tour you will have a chance to see their mushroom production process and learn about both commercial high-production systems, as well as backyard mushroom growing methods such as inoculated logs and growing King Stropharia in the garden. DATE: Thursday, May 30, 2024 • 3:30 pm – 7 pm PST LOCATION: Syilx, Sinixt, … Continue reading MAY 30, 2024: KASLO, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4 acres for lease suitable for crops or livestock, Trail, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on April 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 Nestled on the west-facing slopes near Trail, BC, this property basks in abundant sunlight year-round, making it a prime location for farmers seeking an early start to their growing season. Spanning just over 10 acres, with 4 acres available for lease, the land offers plenty of opportunity for a new farmer or … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4 acres for lease suitable for crops or livestock, Trail, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.6 Acres of Land for a Market Garden – Castlegar, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on April 22, 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 Designated garden areas spanning 0.6 acres are available on this gorgeous property in Castlegar, BC. While the property is predominantly forested, these level, cleared portions lie on terraced benches ready for cultivation. Previous community members on the land established the gardens 30 years ago, the land currently lies fallow, covered in mixed … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.6 Acres of Land for a Market Garden – Castlegar, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acres of Gently Sloped Land in the Slocan Valley – Winlaw, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on April 22, 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 The available land spans 2 acres of gently sloped fields with ample summer sun exposure, situated within the ALR. Roughly 1/4 acre is currently fenced, having been previously utilized for vegetable gardens by the landholder. The remaining field was last grazed by cattle over a decade ago. Although the field was disced … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acres of Gently Sloped Land in the Slocan Valley – Winlaw, BC →

APR 27, 2024: BURTON, BC – Silvopasture Tour at McCormack Farm

Posted by Kim Watt on March 25, 2024

Join us for a farm tour and potluck at McCormack Farm in beautiful Burton, BC! With 175 acres in production, McCormack Farm is one of the largest farms in the region to be integrating silvopasture practices – the combination of tree crop production with rotationally-grazed livestock. This 120-year-old farm is in the process of planting out their existing open pastures with tree species that provide fodder for animals, food for people, timber, and other long-term resources. These trees offer numerous other benefits, such as shelter for their livestock, improved pasture quality, enhanced biodiversity, and increased resilience of their farm to … Continue reading APR 27, 2024: BURTON, BC – Silvopasture Tour at McCormack Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Sunny 1 acre for lease in Creston, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on March 18, 2024

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 One acre of gently sloped land is available at the edge of Creston, BC in the rural neighbourhood of Canyon. The available land is a gentle, western-facing slope with excellent sun exposure that has been regularly cut for hay over the past several years. The soil is silty clay and a small spring runs through the edge of the lower pasture. ABOUT THE … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Sunny 1 acre for lease in Creston, BC →

MAR 31, 2024: NELSON, BC – Garden Planning 101 Workshop at Bent Plow Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 16, 2024

Are you a newer grower looking to up your vegetable gardening game this year? Join us for a Garden Planning 101 workshop on March 31st at Bent Plow Farm just outside Nelson, BC! In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of planning your vegetable garden for interior BC growing conditions. The class will cover how to plan for continued harvest, including the timing of seeding and transplanting, plant spacing, and crop succession. Participants can bring along a map of their garden space to get support with creating their own growing plan. This workshop is intended for beginner home gardeners … Continue reading MAR 31, 2024: NELSON, BC – Garden Planning 101 Workshop at Bent Plow Farm →

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. →

POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – COLUMBIA BASIN, B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on April 04, 2023

Young Agrarians is hiring a Land Matcher for the Columbia Basin/Kootenay region of B.C. Location: Columbia Basin. Candidates must be located within the region. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? Do you love checking things off your to-do list? If you’ve got that magic matchmaker quality – equal parts people skills, passion for local food systems, and computer-savvy project manager – … Continue reading POSITION FILLED – LAND MATCHER – COLUMBIA BASIN, B.C. →

2023 KOOTENAY / COLUMBIA BASIN LAND OPPORTUNITIES

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 22, 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. Spring is just around the corner and if you’re still thinking about land for this year or for next season, check out these land opportunities from across the Kootenays / Columbia Basin! These opportunities are registered with the BC Land Matching Program so I’m teaming up with these landholders to find enterprising farmers looking for land to start or expand their agricultural businesses! If you’re curious what land matching is all about, … Continue reading 2023 KOOTENAY / COLUMBIA BASIN LAND OPPORTUNITIES →