Tag Archives: Metchosin

FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Farm Hand, Wind Whipped Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on July 09, 2020

Wind Whipped Farm in Metchosin, BC (Vancouver Island) is seeking a part-time farm hand for the 2020 season! ABOUT WIND WHIPPED FARM Wind Whipped Farm is based in Metchosin, BC. We focus on producing mixed vegetables and herbs (certified organic) known to be productive and profitable in small spaces. All vegetables are marketed through the Local Food Box Program. The Local Food Box is a multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that brings together Metchosin farmers to share a customer base and offer program members access to local and seasonal foods including fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey and flowers. … Continue reading FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Farm Hand, Wind Whipped Farm →

FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Parry Bay Sheep Farm, Farm Workers

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on January 31, 2020 2 Comments

Parry Bay Sheep Farm in Metchosin, BC (near Victoria) is seeking a pair of farm workers, ideally either a couple or friends, for the 2020 season! ABOUT PARRY BAY SHEEP FARM We produce lambs, hay, some grain and meat birds. We operate on multiple properties of leased land in the Victoria area. We operate a slaughterhouse for lambs, do a meat box, go to a farmers market and have a farm store. We wholesale to butcher shops and restaurants. We partner in a lot of these operations with a farm that grows pigs. We are not an organic farm, but try to … Continue reading FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Parry Bay Sheep Farm, Farm Workers →

Prior Street Bees on beekeeping on leased land

Posted by Michalina Hunter on November 14, 2019

Jess and Corbin are participants in the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP), which provides land matching and business support services to new farmers looking for land to farm, as well as landowners interested in finding someone to farm their land. Visit the B.C. Land Matching Program page to learn more about the program and to find a Young Agrarians Land Matcher in your region. ~ Please introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your farm: I’m Corbin and my partner and I keep bees. I worked for a commercial beekeeper for 5 years in the Okanagan, and when we moved to the Island we … Continue reading Prior Street Bees on beekeeping on leased land →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Sea Bluff Farm, Farmhand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 07, 2019 2 Comments

Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin (near Victoria, BC) is looking for a farmhand for 2019. Interested in starting your own farm one day? Sea Bluff Farm has a wealth of knowledge and has helped many new farmers launch their farming careers. And working just steps away from the beach sounds pretty nice too… ABOUT SEA BLUFF FARM We are a 6-acre diverse vegetable farm located in Metchosin, a sweet rural enclave outside Victoria. While we grow a lot of greens and high value crops, we are most excited about really feeding people with our potatoes, squashes and brassicas. We grow about 40 … Continue reading FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Sea Bluff Farm, Farmhand →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: FARM FULL OF ESTABLISHED PERENNIALS AND ROOM FOR MORE – Metchosin, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on December 20, 2018 2 Comments

ABOUT THE LAND We are a six-year-old (under current owners) 2.5 acre farm in Metchosin. The land is fully cleared (previously used for pasture) with good sun exposure in all seasons on most of the property. A small creek bisects the property. There are no water rights on the creek and it dries up in summer. The property is fully deer fenced. It will need some work on maintenance in the coming year. All practices regarding the plants/soil have been done meeting organic standards. Some antibiotics have been used on the animals when necessary. There is a barn, 2 coops … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: FARM FULL OF ESTABLISHED PERENNIALS AND ROOM FOR MORE – Metchosin, BC →

FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Farm Hand, Wind Whipped Farm

Posted by Moss Dance on April 06, 2018

Looking for a part time farm job on southern Vancouver Island? Wind Whipped Farm in Metchosin is looking for a farm hand! ABOUT WIND WHIPPED FARM Wind Whipped Farm is based in Metchosin, BC. Wind Whipped Farm focuses on producing mixed vegetables and herbs (certified organic) known to be productive and profitable in small spaces, as well as mixed fruits including strawberries, apples, pears and plums. All vegetables are marketed through the Local Food Box Program. The Local Food Box is a multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that brings together Metchosin farmers to share a customer base and offer program … Continue reading FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Farm Hand, Wind Whipped Farm →

AUGUST 23: Lazy Sunday at Umi Nami Farm, Metchosin, BC

Posted by Kristen Nammour on August 12, 2015

YOU’RE INVITED! AUGUST 23rd TO UMI NAMI FARM FOR A TOUR, POTLUCK, & SOCIAL! In the midst of all the busy seeding, weeding, harvesting, and marketing sometimes what we really need most is to kick back, relax, and enjoy a Lazy Sunday at the Farm, especially someone else’s farm where the weeds aren’t your problem… Take some time for yourself and enjoy the company of your friends and fellow farmers. Learn a little about Umi Nami’s history and farm operations, nourish your body with a community potluck, and refresh yourself with a dip in Matheson Lake. Sounds like the perfect afternoon! Please bring a … Continue reading AUGUST 23: Lazy Sunday at Umi Nami Farm, Metchosin, BC →

Oct 26: Gathering in the Greenhouse at Uminami Farm in Metchosin, BC

Posted by Moss Dance on October 03, 2014

Uminami Farm specializes in Japanese produce and grows amazing year-round fruits and veggies. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see the amazing greenhouses and growing methods used at Uminami! They sell their produce at the Moss Street Market in Victoria and always have the most exciting early cucumbers, melons, luscious greens and more! 3:00PM – Heather will offer a workshop about end-of-season care for rototillers to ensure good performance next spring. 4:00PM – Farm tour of the fields and greenhouses 5:30PM – Potluck party in an empty greenhouse! To tell all of your friends about it – click here to check … Continue reading Oct 26: Gathering in the Greenhouse at Uminami Farm in Metchosin, BC →

Aug 3: Social Weed Date at Seabluff Farm! Metchosin, BC

Posted by Moss Dance on July 13, 2014

WHAT’S WEED DATING?!? Think speed dating for gardener, farmer and foodie types. If you’re single or wanting to meet new friends and like-minded folks, there’s nothing like hoeing a row to find out what someone is all about. Join us for a farm tour and get inspired by this beautiful heritage farm! To tell all of your friends about it – click here to check out the event page on Facebook. DATE & TIME: Sunday, August 3, 2014 @ 2:00-5:00PM ABOUT SEABLUFF FARM Seabluff Farm is run by a team of experienced and new devoted farmers who are excited about … Continue reading Aug 3: Social Weed Date at Seabluff Farm! Metchosin, BC →