Tag Archives: Farm Education

MAY 30-JULY 4, 2019: NANAIMO, BC – Growing Organic Food Course

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 24, 2019

WHAT IS THE GROWING ORGANIC FOOD COURSE? The Growing Organic Food Course is an in-class and hands on course that helps you grow your own food – from preparing your soil to preserving your harvest. Join us to gain the essential gardening skills and confidence to grow most of your own food. In this course you will learn to: Create and maintain healthy soil, which will grow nutritious, vibrant, health-giving food Analyze and optimize the growing conditions in your garden for the best results possible Creatively collect, use and preserve water for optimal garden health, and protection of this precious … Continue reading MAY 30-JULY 4, 2019: NANAIMO, BC – Growing Organic Food Course →

EVENT RECAP: Columbia Basin Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 18, 2019

On February 2nd, 2019, 16 farmers with a range of experience levels came together at Vallican Whole Community Center for a Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop. The workshop was prepared and given by Paul Kelly from the Community Futures Central Kootenay Self Employment Program. Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Business and Entrepreneurship. He has managed large retail food operations including the Kootenay Co-op, production and processing at Fieldstone organic granary, and operated a local biofuel and feed commodity business out of Winlaw. Paul began his presentation by setting the regional labour market context. December 2018 saw the lowest … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Columbia Basin Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop →

Filled ~ FARM JOB: GUELPH, ON – Ignatius Farm Internship

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 13, 2018

The deadline for applications has passed. We thank all those who applied and we have made our hiring decisions. For current Ignatius Jesuit Centre employment please see: https://ignatiusguelph.ca/get-involved/employment/ Check back with us in January 2021 for our 2021 Farm Internship program! View more farm jobs and apprenticeships here. Do you have an interest ecological agriculture?Join the team at Ignatius Farm in Guelph, Ontario this season! ABOUT IGNATIUS FARM The Ignatius Farm grows certified organic vegetables and berries for Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) members, farmers markets, local businesses and service agencies. The Farm’s programs include community gardens, acreage rentals, internships, working shares, volunteer opportunities, and … Continue reading Filled ~ FARM JOB: GUELPH, ON – Ignatius Farm Internship →

JUL 10,11,15: WINLAW & PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Seed Production Workshops

Posted by Moss Dance on June 18, 2018

Demand for organic seed is increasing across North America and many regions of BC offer a great growing environment for seed crops. On-farm seed production can bring additional revenue to your farm and help you grow seed optimally suited to your farm environment. SEED PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS WITH PATRICK STEINER Join long-time organic seed producer and founder of Stellar Seeds, Patrick Steiner, for these seed production workshops and field days in Winlaw (July 15) and Prince George (July 10 & 11). These workshops include both classroom and field time as Patrick covers the fundamentals of seed production in the classroom and … Continue reading JUL 10,11,15: WINLAW & PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Seed Production Workshops →

APPRENTICESHIP: PORT ALBERNI, BC – Avalon Organic Blueberry Farm

Posted by Moss Dance on June 08, 2018 1 Comment

Want to learn what it takes to run an organic blueberry farm, with opportunities to grow into a farm manager position? Check out this apprenticeship opportunity at Avalon Organic Blueberry Farm in Port Alberni, BC! ABOUT AVALON ORGANIC BLUEBERRY FARM Our multi-use Farm is 22 acres, with 1+ acre certified organic blueberries, 5 acre hayfield, large organic gardens; seeking Apprentices. For the right person, apprenticeship may lead to a position as long term farm manager(s) to allow the owners to ease into retirement. Blueberry farming makes for an intense seasonal work period of about 2-3 months full time in the summer, … Continue reading APPRENTICESHIP: PORT ALBERNI, BC – Avalon Organic Blueberry Farm →

FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT STUDENT JOBS

Posted by Moss Dance on April 25, 2018

The Edible Garden Project and Loutet Farm have two summer student positions available for a Farm and Garden Education Assistant & a Farm Hand! ABOUT THE EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT The Edible Garden Project (EGP) is a program of North Shore Neighbourhood House. The EGP is actively increasing land used for food production, building knowledge and skills around food gardening and working with municipalities to increase opportunities for urban agriculture. FMI: www.ediblegardenproject.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdibleGardenProject Twitter/Instagram: @the_EGP STUDENT FARM HAND POSITION The Student Farm Hand supports the farming programs of the Edible Garden Project, which includes Loutet Farm, Sutherland Market Garden and local community … Continue reading FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT STUDENT JOBS →

FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – Southlands Heritage Farm

Posted by Moss Dance on April 03, 2018

Looking for a farm job in Vancouver? Check out these farm educator positions at Southlands Heritage Farm! WEEKEND FARM EDUCATOR Overview: Our new farm educator will work together with the rest of the team to create an awesome and fun one of a kind farm education facility! We are looking for someone who has both the soul of an outdoor educator and the soul of a farmer! Our ideal candidate is passionate and has experience in teaching and working with children in the outdoors. She or he is also fascinated by farming, healthy food systems, nature conservation and/or the outdoors. … Continue reading FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – Southlands Heritage Farm →

FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – UBC Farm Field Practicum Mentor

Posted by Seth Friedman on February 13, 2018

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm Position Title: Practicum Field Mentor POSITION IDENTIFICATION Position Classification: Miscellaneous Farm Worker Position Title: Practicum Field Mentor Faculty: Land and Food Systems Department The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm Position Number: 30757 POSITION FUNCTION The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) at UBC Farm is a 24-hectare teaching, research and community farm located on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. Embodying UBC’s aspiration to be a “living laboratory”, the CSFS at UBC Farm provides experiential learning opportunities for students, community members and the general public and strives … Continue reading FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – UBC Farm Field Practicum Mentor →

Filled ~ FARM JOB: GUELPH, ON – Ignatius Farm Educator

Posted by Moss Dance on December 19, 2017

Ignatius Farm is hiring a farm educator for the 2018 season—if you are interested in growing food, eco-spirituality and farm-based education, read on… ABOUT IGNATIUS FARM The Ignatius Farm grows certified organic vegetables and berries for Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) members, farmers markets, local businesses and service agencies. The Farm’s programs include community gardens, acreage rentals, internships, working shares, volunteer opportunities, and several annual community events. The Ignatius Farm is an integral part of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph Ontario, whose key mission for more than four decades has been to foster an ecological way of life through agriculture, spirituality, … Continue reading Filled ~ FARM JOB: GUELPH, ON – Ignatius Farm Educator →

FARM JOB: DELTA, BC – Fresh Roots Schoolyard Farm Worker

Posted by Moss Dance on December 18, 2017

Interested in growing a garden that will feed and educate youth about good food? Check out this Fresh Roots Farms job posting! ABOUT FRESH ROOTS Fresh Roots is a non-profit organization working with school communities towards Good Food For All: everyone deserves access to healthy food, land, and community. We work towards this vision by cultivating engaging gardens and programs that catalyze healthy eating, ecological stewardship, and community celebration. We farm using organic techniques Our Delta farm is operated in association with the Delta School District and is used both as market farm and as outdoor learning space. Find Fresh … Continue reading FARM JOB: DELTA, BC – Fresh Roots Schoolyard Farm Worker →