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LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 to 20 acres of farmland for any production type – Pemberton, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on January 13, 2025

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 Scenically located next to a large provincial park, anywhere from 1 to 20 acres of farmland are available in Pemberton, BC! The land is well-suited for agriculture; the soils and water on the property have been tested for farming, with excellent results. The property is 114 acres in ALR zoning, and the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 to 20 acres of farmland for any production type – Pemberton, BC →

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 →

EVENT RECAP: Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour

Posted by Kim Watt on August 28, 2024

On August 25, twenty seven people came out to Winnow Seed Co. to spend the morning learning about organic seed production. Owner Julie Fletcher gave us a tour of her seed farm, where she grows over 80 varieties of open-pollinated vegetables, herbs, and native plants. The farm is located on an upper bench of the small agricultural community of Krestova, BC.  Julie has three separate growing fields surrounded by forest, slightly isolated from one another to prevent cross-pollination between crops. Her rows are filled with vegetables nearing the end of their life cycle – frilly bolted lettuce heads, beans drying … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: up to 11 acres for organic farming – Pemberton, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on August 14, 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 39-acre property is located in the Pemberton Meadows Valley, just a 17-minute drive from downtown Pemberton! The property has been farmed and has had farm status since 2012. About 11 acres of the land are cultivable, with 2 acres of garlic currently planted, along with a home garden and flower … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: up to 11 acres for organic farming – Pemberton, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres of farmland – Deroche, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on August 01, 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 If you’re looking for a flexible land opportunity for plant-based production types, read on! This flat 10 acre property is located in Deroche, about 17 km from Mission. The land is divided into two parcels by a small creek; one side is 1.5 acres and the other is nearly 8 acres. Both … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres of farmland – Deroche, BC →

EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms

Posted by Nyree Marsh on June 20, 2024

A lovely group of 20 mushroom enthusiasts and those curious about mushrooms gathered on the sunny afternoon of May 30th for a tour of Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms. The tour was hosted by the delightful Robin Mercy at his farm in Kalso, BC, situated on the unceded and traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt, and Syilx Nations. Founded by Robin in 2017, Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms is a certified organic mushroom spawn supplier and fresh mushroom farm. The tour commenced outside the lab, where Robin showcased the equipment used to sterilize the wood-based substrate used for cultivating mushrooms. All mushrooms grown at … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms →

MAY 30, 2024: KASLO, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms

Posted by Kim Watt on April 29, 2024

Calling all fungi-enthusiasts! Join us for a tour of Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms and learn about mushroom production, followed by a potluck dinner in the garden. Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms is a certified organic mushroom and spawn producer that has been operating in Kaslo, BC since 2017. On the farm tour you will have a chance to see their mushroom production process and learn about both commercial high-production systems, as well as backyard mushroom growing methods such as inoculated logs and growing King Stropharia in the garden. DATE: Thursday, May 30, 2024 • 3:30 pm – 7 pm PST LOCATION:  Syilx, Sinixt, … Continue reading MAY 30, 2024: KASLO, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms →

Brewery Waste, Mushrooms, and Animal Feed: A Zero-Waste Solution

Posted by Michelle Lam on October 12, 2021 1 Comment

Turning beer waste into mushrooms, and mushroom waste into feed — that’s what Alex Villeneuve is doing with Ceres Solutions, a farm located in the Treaty 7 region (Olds, AB).  Alex Villeneuve was completing a Chef’s Apprenticeship at NAIT when he decided to take the Brewmaster’s Program at Old’s College. After witnessing the amount of waste that comes from the brewing process while in the program, he knew there had to be a better way. This is when he began to experiment with cultivating mushrooms. His set-up was simple; Ziploc bags, bale twine, plastic buckets, and duct tape were used … Continue reading Brewery Waste, Mushrooms, and Animal Feed: A Zero-Waste Solution →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Shared garden and forest in Vallican

Posted by Hailey Troock on September 21, 2021

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 The landholders of this opportunity in the Slocan Valley, in Vallican, are looking for the right farmer/s to share their land with. There is a small fenced area for market garden and lots of wooded area for small livestock grazing, foraging and mushroom cultivation. The landholders currently reside on-site with their family in the main residence. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The land can accommodate a small market garden, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Shared garden and forest in Vallican →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Beautiful Forested Acre for Agricultural Use – Mesachie Lake, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on July 26, 2021 2 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 This 3 acre property is tucked away near Lake Cowichan, in the community of Mesachie Lake. About one acre of the land is taken up by a pond, about one acre for the house, outbuildings and yard, and at least one acre of the remaining forested space is available for an agricultural vision. The available space is accessed by a side road, the frontage of which could … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: Beautiful Forested Acre for Agricultural Use – Mesachie Lake, BC →