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FARM JOB: Duncan, BC – Cowichan Green Community, KinPark Youth Urban Farm Intern

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 26, 2021

Cowichan Green Community in Duncan, British Columbia is seeking a KinPark Youth Urban Farm Intern! ABOUT Cowichan Green Community Urban farm setting producing a variety of veggies near the heart of Duncan. Cowichan Green Community Society, (CGC) is a non-profit organization that has been focusing on environmental sustainability in the Cowichan Region since 2004. We envision a food secure Cowichan nourished by celebrating our connection to food, to our environment and to each other. Cowichan Green Community cultivates resilient, inclusive and healthy local food systems and vibrant social fabric. Our Mission is to cultivate food, community, and resilience. CGC is … Continue reading FARM JOB: Duncan, BC – Cowichan Green Community, KinPark Youth Urban Farm Intern →

FARM JOB: Duncan, BC – Cowichan Green Community, Garden Education Centre Supervisor

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 26, 2021

Cowichan Green Community in Duncan, British Columbia is seeking a Garden Education Centre Supervisor! ABOUT Cowichan Green Community The Garden Education Centre is a small scale farm with greenhouses as well as an education centre. We are a non-profit who seeks to run this social enterprise as a self sustaining business. The focus is on native and medicinal plants and food. GEC also has a seed hub. The GEC is a certified organic farm and greenhouse that focuses on education and inclusion of the community. Cowichan Green Community Society, (CGC) is a non-profit organization that has been focusing on environmental … Continue reading FARM JOB: Duncan, BC – Cowichan Green Community, Garden Education Centre Supervisor →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Digable Roots

Posted by Melanie Buffel on February 17, 2020

Young Agrarians is celebrating the sixth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. We love to profile our program participants and celebrate their efforts! I am Callum Bottrell of Digable Roots and I have been assigned Seann Dory of Salt & Harrow as a mentor. Where do you farm? At the foothills of Mount Prevost in Somenos, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island. What do you farm? Over 50 varieties of vegetables. … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Digable Roots →

JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cowichan Green Community, Assistant Property & Office Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 14, 2020

This position has been filled. View more farm jobs and apprenticeships on our Job Blog Cowichan Green Community in Duncan, BC is seeking an Assistant Property & Office Manager! Overview: This position will report directly to the General Manager and is responsible for assisting with CGC operations including The Station Building. This position is full time, 35 hours per week with a 3 month probationary period. Duties: This position will be accountable for the following: The Station: assist with management of the building Complete residential tenant intakes, move in/move out inspections, and requests Complete commercial tenants issues and concerns Purchase cleaning supplies and … Continue reading JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cowichan Green Community, Assistant Property & Office Manager →

JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cow-Op Food Hub, General Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 23, 2019

Cow-Op Food Hub in Duncan, BC is seeking a General Manager! Cow-op, the Cowichan’s co-operative Food Hub in on the hunt for a General Manager for our online farmers’ market and food hub: www.cow-op.ca. This job is a dynamic and exciting role working directly with local food producers and processors to market, aggregate and distribute local produce, meats, baked goods, and locally-processed foods direct to consumers both in Victoria and Duncan. We are looking for an energetic, self-starting individual with a wide variety of skills and talents, but foremost someone who is an excellent communicator, a “get-things-done” warrior, flexible, attentive to detail … Continue reading JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cow-Op Food Hub, General Manager →

FARM JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cowichan Incubator Seed Farm Intern

Posted by Moss Dance on December 09, 2017

Learn and grow with the Cowichan Green Community Incubator Seed Farm—creating a regionally-adapted seed supply. This is a paid internship position! ABOUT COWICHAN GREEN COMMUNITY The Cowichan Green Community is a not-for-profit, community based environmental and food-security organisation in Duncan, BC. Our food security projects include the creation of food policy documents such as the Cowichan Food Charter and the Cowichan Food Security Plan, projects like Kin Park Youth Urban Farm, FruitSave – a fruit gleaning project – the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Farm Food Map, and community gardens. The Cowichan Incubator Seed Farm is the first of its time Incubator … Continue reading FARM JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cowichan Incubator Seed Farm Intern →

JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cowichan Green Community Farm Intern

Posted by Moss Dance on June 22, 2017

Want to work with an exciting environmental and food security organization in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, BC? Cowichan Green Community has a farm intern position opening! About Cowichan Green Community The Cowichan Green Community is a not-for-profit, community based environmental and food-security organisation in Duncan, BC. Our food security projects include the creation of food policy documents such as the Cowichan Food Charter and the Cowichan Food Security Plan, projects like Kin Park Youth Urban Farm, FruitSave – a fruit gleaning project – the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Farm Food Map, and community gardens. The Cowichan Incubator Seed Farm is … Continue reading JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Cowichan Green Community Farm Intern →

JOB: Cowichan Agriculture Training Supervisor, Duncan, BC (Position Filled)

Posted by Kristen Nammour on March 23, 2015

Cowichan Agriculture Training Supervisor (Position has been filled) Cowichan Green Community Society – Duncan, BC Position Description Overview: This position is responsible for the management of the Cowichan Agriculture Training project. This full-time contract position will coordinate all the activities of the 10 apprentices as per the educational plan, reporting directly to the Cowichan Agriculture Training Manager. Duties: Project Management Coordinate all deliverables including setting up project timeline and budget Supervise all participants including creating individual work plans, supervising work performance, providing training, mentorship, and feedback Market and promote the project Organize all work placement trainings and field trips Plan, … Continue reading JOB: Cowichan Agriculture Training Supervisor, Duncan, BC (Position Filled) →

Vancouver Island: Cowichan Land Linking

Posted by Sara Dent on November 07, 2013 1 Comment

Are you a farmer looking for land? Are you a landowner looking for farmers? You’re invited to a Land Linking Workshop and Potluck! Join us Saturday, November 23rd from 2pm – 6pm in Cowichan, BC for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land linking. During the workshop, we’ll network, review legal frameworks for land linking, discuss assessing land for agricultural suitability, and talk about best practices for creating a healthy working relationship between land owners and farmers. If lucky, you may meet your future farmer, or possibly find the right landowner with a great piece of land to … Continue reading Vancouver Island: Cowichan Land Linking →