Galiano Conservancy Association on Galiano Island, British Columbia is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician! ABOUT Galiano Conservancy Association A Food Forest is a multi-layered diverse garden in which every plant serves several interconnected purposes. The plants are chosen for several reasons of which include food production, nitrogen-fixing, creating mulch for soil building, and feeding pollinators. In an effort to mimic a natural forest the plants are grown in various layers: Canopy, shrub, herbaceous layer, vining layer, rhizome layer and ground cover. A Food Forest needs less inputs including time, water and fertilizer in order to sustainably produce food and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Galiano Island, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician →