Tag Archives: market garden

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Market Gardening, Dry Farming and More! – Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on October 08, 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 Several spaces are available for a variety of farming projects on this 7-acre ALR property in the heart of Comox Valley, Vancouver Island! The landholders – who are expert growers, technicians and researchers – have been operating a greenhouse, nursery, small hazelnut orchard and micropropagation lab for food-producing perennials on the property … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Market Gardening, Dry Farming and More! – Courtenay, BC →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – WOODY NOOK GARDENS

Posted by Tori Ames on October 07, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Apply for the 2024/2025 program here – applications close  October  31st. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! We want to introduce you … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – WOODY NOOK GARDENS →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ acre for market garden or livestock – Kelowna, BC

Posted by Haley Schonhofer on October 03, 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 Centrally located in Kelowna in the Black Mountain area, this 1.25-acre farm offers an excellent opportunity to start or expand a market garden or livestock operation while staying close to town! The available land is fully fenced and primarily flat, with one steep slope along the side of the property towards the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ acre for market garden or livestock – Kelowna, BC →

NOV 2, 2024: Langley, BC – LAND AND WATER: WORKING TOGETHER

Posted by Danika Watson on October 01, 2024

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a day of farm-focused programming, hosted by Young Agrarians and Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation! We’ll be networking and talking about land access and sustainable agricultural water management. Morning – Land Linking Workshop with the B.C. Land Matching Program and Young Agrarians: Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to build and maintain mutually beneficial land agreements. This workshop includes a panel discussion with matched farmers … Continue reading NOV 2, 2024: Langley, BC – LAND AND WATER: WORKING TOGETHER →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Market Gardening at Amara Farm – Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 26, 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 Located in Courtenay (Merville) on Vancouver Island, BC, Amara Farm was founded by Arzeena, Neil and their family in 2012. Originally from non-farming backgrounds, Arzeena and Neil studied agriculture in school to become the powerhouse farmers they are today. Their passion for food turned into a lifelong farming bug while they were … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Market Gardening at Amara Farm – Courtenay, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: A Quarter-Acre Orchard, with Berries and more! – Delta, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on September 24, 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 A mini-orchard and raised beds are available on this beautiful 9.5-acre property in Delta, BC. The property is currently home to horses and a variety of fruit trees and berry bushes in three parcels, totalling 0.25 acres. Previously, the land housed a variety of livestock. Many of the trees and bushes are … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: A Quarter-Acre Orchard, with Berries and more! – Delta, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Small Plots for Vegetables, Flowers or Livestock at the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park – Vernon, BC

Posted by Haley Schonhofer on September 23, 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 The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) has now opened applications for small farm plots at the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park, with Young Agrarians helping to facilitate applications from interested farmers! This beautiful property has been transformed from privately-owned land into a community farm and land-sharing project. A key mission of the park … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Small Plots for Vegetables, Flowers or Livestock at the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park – Vernon, BC →

OCT 27, 2024: Kelowna, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Danika Watson on September 17, 2024

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. This workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements.  You will learn the … Continue reading OCT 27, 2024: Kelowna, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Go North! 80 acres for regenerative farming on an established farm – Prince George, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on August 20, 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 property features 80 acres of bountiful mixed grazing and market gardening opportunity in Prince George, BC! The current landholders, who live on-site, would love to see the whole property in operation. They are searching for like-minded farmers who are passionate about diversified, eco-friendly farming. The land features silty loam soils … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Go North! 80 acres for regenerative farming on an established farm – Prince George, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for a Market Garden – Harrop, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on August 20, 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 Located near the west arm of Kootenay Lake in the charming rural community of Harrop, this half-acre field offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to establish a market garden or expand their business within the local community. The field is situated on an alluvial fan, featuring a thick layer of silty … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for a Market Garden – Harrop, BC →