Tag Archives: Farm Stand

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 acre for collaborative farming – Gibsons, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on July 01, 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 beautiful, beloved 18 acre property is located on Russell Rd in Gibsons, easily accessible to the town centre just off the Sunshine Coast Highway. The land is home to a family of food and flower lovers who have been stewarding the property for 51 years! Before the current landholders bought the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 acre for collaborative farming – Gibsons, BC →

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: 0.5 Acres of Possibility – Pitt Meadows, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on November 21, 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 Looking for a well-supported environment to launch your diversified market gardening dreams? Look no further! Just off of Highway 7 in Pitt Meadows, this opportunity offers ½ an acre of cleared land for a new project. Situated on a 100 acre blueberry farm which has been in operation for 39 years, this plot is suitable for a variety of production types and will … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 0.5 Acres of Possibility – Pitt Meadows, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Chickens, Bees, and Market Gardening – Cowichan Bay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on October 17, 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 2.5-acre ALR land is conveniently located in Cowichan Bay, only 10 minutes outside of downtown Duncan, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. It offers great access to market and housing options in town. There is approximately 1 acre of fenced livestock enclosure awaiting a new farmer. It has natural grass, periodically grazed by the neighbour’s sheep (about 8 of them), but not currently used … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Chickens, Bees, and Market Gardening – Cowichan Bay, BC →

YA Business Mentorship Network – A Rocha

Posted by Melanie Buffel on February 09, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. YA business mentorships have helped over a 100+ farmers to generate more revenues, grow more food and put more land into production. Immediate results have led to on average of 64% more farm revenue, a 72% increase in food … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – A Rocha →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Harvest Heart Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 28, 2022

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth 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, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. The 2022 Mentee Cohort have had a busy season managing a cool wet spring and a dry hot summer and we look forward to sharing their voices and experiences over the next few week. If you would like to be considered for a seat in the program please … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Harvest Heart Farm →

AUG 17: SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC – Bullock Lake Farm Contra Dance

Posted by Moss Dance on July 31, 2018

Hey farmers and foodies, get your dancing shoes on! We’re teaming up with Bullock Lake Farm and the Merry McKentys to host a contra dance in the barn! WHEN: Friday, August 17, 2018 Noon-8PM: Bullock Lake Farm Stand & Pizza are open all afternoon and into the evening 7:30-10:30M Contra Dance with the Merry McKentys WHERE: Bullock Lake Farm, 360 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC TICKETS: $15 on Brown Paper Tickets or at the door (ticket price includes dance admission, pizza sold separately.) Space is limited, so we recommend getting your tickets in advance! Questions? Email Moss at westcoast@youngagrarians.org. WHAT IS A CONTRA … Continue reading AUG 17: SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC – Bullock Lake Farm Contra Dance →