Tag Archives: Farm Work

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Hoophouse Assistant

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on December 04, 2023

UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Hoophouse Assistant! The Hoophouse Assistant performs routine crop production and land stewardship activities at the UBC Farm, primarily working with hoop house grown crops such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Responsibilities include day-to-day crop care, harvest forecasting, creating draft planting plans, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, seeding, transplanting, irrigating, mowing, pesticide application, hoop house construction and pruning. ABOUT UBC Farm The UBC Farm is the Centre for Sustainable Food System’s main research, teaching and learning space, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Situated within a 90-year-old coastal hemlock … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Hoophouse Assistant →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Allium & Cucurbit Field Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on December 04, 2023

UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Allium and Cucurbit Field Coordinator! The Allium and Cucurbit Field Coordinator supports on-site research, teaching, and community programs at the UBC Farm, primarily working in the allium and cucurbit field. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing a variety of moderately complex land stewardship and crop production activities, and providing basic agricultural services and consultation to other site participants. ABOUT UBC Farm The UBC Farm is the Centre for Sustainable Food System’s main research, teaching and learning space, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Situated within a 90-year-old … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Allium & Cucurbit Field Coordinator →

FARM JOB: NELSON, BC – Mystic Valley Farm, Lead Farm Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on December 04, 2023

Mystic Valley Farm in Nelson, BC is seeking a Lead Farm Hand/Farm Supervisor! ABOUT MYSTIC VALLEY FARM Our vision is to grow natural, nutrient-dense food, in a sustainable way, closely in tune with the natural rhythms of the world around it, while building the entire ecosystem of the Farm in a holistic way. We want to support and educate the local community in the importance of local small-scale agriculture and work together to help create abundance for all. We use the classic Market Garden farm model, growing a diverse range of vegetables and herbs. We don’t own a tractor or … Continue reading FARM JOB: NELSON, BC – Mystic Valley Farm, Lead Farm Hand →

FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Organic Farm Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 21, 2023

Three Oaks Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking an Organic Farm Manager! ABOUT Three Oaks Farm Seeking farm manager to bring their experience and energy to one of the 3 Saanich Organics farms just outside of Victoria, BC. We have 2 certified organic acres in mixed veggie production in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley. Our systems are moving from mechanized to low-till and we welcome innovation from a person who has used no-till methods. The owner wants to take a back seat and will work with the new manager from March or April until June, then will just help in … Continue reading FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Organic Farm Manager →

FARM JOB: Richmond, BC – Richmond GAIA Farm, Farm Supervisor

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 15, 2023

Richmond GAIA Farm in Richmond, BC is seeking a Farm Supervisor! ABOUT Richmond GAIA Farm We naturally grow our own spray-free produce and fresh eggs from free-range chickens fed with GMO-free feeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a physically fit, energetic candidate who enjoys working in an agricultural environment in every kind of weather condition. We are looking for someone with a passion for sustainable agriculture who wants to learn and build a career in small-scale farming. Our 10-acre peri-urban farm in Richmond, B.C., needs a full-time Farm Supervisor to run a mixed-farming operation. The successful candidate will have … Continue reading FARM JOB: Richmond, BC – Richmond GAIA Farm, Farm Supervisor →

DEC 16 & JAN 16: WEBINARS – Meet the Host Farmers

Posted by Dana Penrice on November 10, 2023

Join us for a webinar (or two) to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farm, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer, and what a typical day/week is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! We will be offering this webinar in December, and again in January. Register for one or both. December 16 Session Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023 Time: 9 am PST (BC) / 10 am MST (AB) / 11 am CST (SK & MB) January 16 Session Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 … Continue reading DEC 16 & JAN 16: WEBINARS – Meet the Host Farmers →

2023 Prairie Apprentice Farmer Season-End Projects!

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on November 09, 2023

The 2023 Apprentices were another cohort of keen young people who jumped in and got a full-on experience in farm life. A few of them recapped their experiences by show casing more of their skills through photos, painting, graphic design, videos, and writing. Check out their pieces: Kohlrabi Art by Nate Richards, 2023 Apprentice at Grey Arrow Farm ———————————————————————————————— Painting by Marie Durieu “My time in the Young Agrarians was extraordinary, and genuinely one of the better experiences of my life. I learned so much more than I expected throughout the process, about agriculture and the people in it. Returning … Continue reading 2023 Prairie Apprentice Farmer Season-End Projects! →

FILLED – FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Northstar Organics, Organic Farm Staff

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 02, 2023

This position has been filled. View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Board Northstar Organics in Victoria, BC is seeking Organic Farm Staff specializing in farmers’ markets and wholesale delivery! ABOUT Northstar Organics We are a 10-acre certified organic farm growing vegetables and berries in fields and greenhouses. The farm is located in Central Saanich at 2200 Bear Hill Rd. All our food is sold in the Victoria area, at farmers’ markets, and to local restaurants. Our goal is to grow healthy food in a sustainable way that generates enough income to provide decent wages for staff. DESIRED … Continue reading FILLED – FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Northstar Organics, Organic Farm Staff →

JOB: Vancouver, BC- Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Executive Director

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 01, 2023

Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking an Executive Director! ABOUT Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society We cultivate educational farms and programs where students dig into meaningful connections with the land, food, and each other, inspiring communities to build just food systems. Fresh Roots cultivates schoolyard farms and programs that catalyze healthy eating, ecological stewardship, and community celebration. Operating 4 sites on 8.5 acres across Metro Vancouver, the schoolyard farms are experiential learning spaces providing youth with education, leadership development, and job-skills training. In 2022, Fresh Roots worked with over 4,500 youth, engaging in over 26,000 … Continue reading JOB: Vancouver, BC- Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Executive Director →

FARM JOB: RICHMOND, BC – KPU FARM, FARM COORDINATOR

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 27, 2023

KPU Farm in Richmond, BC, is seeking a farm coordinator! ABOUT THE ROLE The KPU Farm Coordinator works as an integral member of the Department of Sustainable Agriculture team within the Faculty of Science and Horticulture, collaborating with colleagues in the development and daily operations of the KPU Farm, a twenty-acre certified organic teaching and research farm. The KPU Farm Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of KPU Farm’s day to day operations. These include crop planning, crop production, site maintenance, integration of educational programming into farm operations, assisting faculty and instructional associate with planning, executing and … Continue reading FARM JOB: RICHMOND, BC – KPU FARM, FARM COORDINATOR →