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LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics with Expansion Potential – Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on April 16, 2021 6 Comments

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 Situated near Prospect Lake, only 25 minutes from downtown Victoria, the greenhouse is on a 3 acre property with a home occupied by the owner, plus extensive outbuildings that were formerly used to farm koi fish. The available greenhouse is 70 x 20 ft. It has been partially converted already from koi production and built-out for plant production – with a new polycarbonate roof, ventilation, a dedicated … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Greenhouse for Hydroponics or Aquaponics with Expansion Potential – Saanich, BC →

FARM JOB: Mara, BC – Wild Flight Farm, Greenhouse Lead

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 01, 2021

Wild Flight Farm in Mara, British Columbia is seeking a Greenhouse Lead! ABOUT Wild Flight Farm Wild Flight Farm is a 24-acre certified organic mixed vegetable farm in Mara, BC that has grown into a successful business over the past 25 years. This firmly-established family farm has a strong following at year-round farmer’s markets in the communities of Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. Produce is also shipped weekly to organic home delivery services in Kelowna and Vernon. Over the years the farm has developed to include 13 high tunnels and a large heated house for seedling production. We grow all our … Continue reading FARM JOB: Mara, BC – Wild Flight Farm, Greenhouse Lead →

Hot Crops in a Cold Climate: Tomato Security in Northern BC

Posted by Jolene Swain on January 28, 2021

Hope Farm Organics grows vegetables near Willow River, BC, one hour outside of Prince George. The farm operates under a co-operative model, sharing resources, knowledge, skills and tools, to grow a diverse number of crops, foraged wild products and value-added products for the local markets. Tomato Production in Zone 3 Farming in the North is not for the faint at heart. Late frosts, early frosts, arctic fronts bringing in -30 °C hard freezes – how do they do it?! Many crops (think brassicas, root crops, potatoes, etc) readily adapt to the short, intense northern summer, where long summer days more … Continue reading Hot Crops in a Cold Climate: Tomato Security in Northern BC →

[FILLED] FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 19, 2021

Rebecca’s Garden in Victoria, BC is seeking to hire a part-time Farm Worker for the 2021 season! ABOUT Rebecca’s Garden Rebecca’s Garden, about 1/2 acre, is a small operation producing certified organic vegetables, berry fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds and preserves. There are two farm locations. The first is nestled in the woods and grows the greens, roots, brassicas, berries, garlic, herbs, flowers and other shade loving crops. The second location is a south facing slope on open terrain and grows the sun lovers like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, melons, squash and beans. The first farm has raised beds, the preparation and … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden →

NOT AVAILABLE – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-Key Aquaponic Greenhouse with Half Acre of Field Space – North Cowichan, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on December 14, 2020

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 36×80 heated greenhouse is fully set up and ready to go with an aquaponic growing system. Previously home to Raincoast Aquaponics, the system has been successfully producing food since 2012 and up until this fall, averaging 30,000 units of produce and 1200 pounds of rainbow trout per year. The system still has propane tank and heat pump set up, with grow lights for winter growing, as … Continue reading NOT AVAILABLE – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-Key Aquaponic Greenhouse with Half Acre of Field Space – North Cowichan, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Quarter Acre Productive Garden with Two Greenhouses – Duncan, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on November 26, 2020

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 established garden has been in production for years, and is now looking for a new grower to take over. Beds are semi-permanent and somewhat raised and have been amended with organic inputs. An irrigation system is in place. Two cold frame greenhouses are set up, one with benches for growing in trays or pots, the other in the garden with a great trellising system (ideal for … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Quarter Acre Productive Garden with Two Greenhouses – Duncan, BC →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Raised beds, greenhouse and potting shed for lease – Cowichan Station, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on February 12, 2020

There are more available land listings available than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This space has been maintained as a food producing organic garden for years, and is now looking for a new grower to take over! Beds are raised in rock walls (retains heat well!) and irrigation infrastructure is all set up and ready to go. A greenhouse is available for use, as is a potting shed with heated benches for getting seedlings going. Productive fruit trees and raspberries are also available for … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Raised beds, greenhouse and potting shed for lease – Cowichan Station, BC →

Filled ~ FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 06, 2020

This position has been filled. Please check out our other farm jobs here. Rebecca’s Garden in Victoria, BC is seeking to hire a part-time Farm Worker for the 2020 season! ABOUT Rebecca’s Garden Rebecca’s Garden, about 1/2 acre, is a small operation producing certified organic vegetables, berry fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds and preserves. There are two farm locations. The first is nestled in the woods and grows the greens, roots, brassicas, berries, garlic, herbs, flowers and other shade loving crops. The second location is a south facing slope on open terrain and grows the sun lovers like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, melons, … Continue reading Filled ~ FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden →

FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – City Beet Farm, Field Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 31, 2020

City Beet Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking to hire two Field Crew members for the 2020 season! ABOUT City Beet FARM City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver that grows vegetables and cut-flowers on 15 sites made up of front and backyards. We use mostly hand tools and ecological farming practices that improve the long-term health of the soil. We work alongside many neighbours and our relationship with the local community is very important to us. We sell our produce and flowers through our weekly CSA, pop-up markets and select grocers. We are excited to share our knowledge … Continue reading FARM JOBS: VANCOUVER, BC – City Beet Farm, Field Crew →

FARM JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Providence Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 30, 2020

Providence Farm in Duncan, BC is seeking to hire a Farmer for the 2020 season! ABOUT Providence FARM Reporting to the Site Manager, the Farmer is an active and practical role responsible for most aspects of agricultural production and sale, including planting, weeding and harvesting of a limited number of crops, and animal care including management of layer chickens. Produce and eggs are used on site in the Kitchen program, or made available for sale to vendors including current and potential buyers. As a Providence Farm Farmer, you have local growing experience and are familiar with the Cowichan Valley markets. Providence Farm is a … Continue reading FARM JOB: DUNCAN, BC – Providence Farm →