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FARM JOBS: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Market Garden Farm Workers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 14, 2022

Pilgrims’ Produce, near Armstrong and Vernon, BC, is seeking Market Garden Farm Workers for the 2022 season! This established certified organic farm is fun, peaceful, inspiring, hard-work and rewarding! ABOUT PILGRIMS’ PRODUCE We grow a large variety of vegetables, fruits, berries and nuts for folks in our local community via: Farmer’s Markets, our own CSA box program, U-Pick as well as other local outlets. Just minutes to Vernon and Armstrong at the base of Eagle Rock cliff face we farm 13.7 acres using a few tractors and lots of man (and woman) power. With 6 high tunnel greenhouses along with … Continue reading FARM JOBS: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pilgrims’ Produce, Market Garden Farm Workers →

SHUSWAP, BC: Farm Business For Sale- Raising Kunekune Pasture Pork

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 10, 2021

Raising Kunekune Pasture Pork- a business opportunity established in the Shuswap that can be relocated elsewhere in the Okanagan or other parts of Canada. Have you been dreaming about establishing a small-scale meat producing farm business or adding to your existing operation?  A business that has found a niche market grounded in sustainable/ethical practices that can meet the needs of the evermore discernible consumer looking for healthier, local food options?  For your consideration…. Grand View Family Farm was established in 2020 with the purchase of 4 young Kunekune breeder pigs and quickly ramped up in 2021 to 75+ breeder and meat pigs … Continue reading SHUSWAP, BC: Farm Business For Sale- Raising Kunekune Pasture Pork →

SEPT 12, 2021: OYAMA, BC – Farm Tour at 4 Elements Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 31, 2021

You’re invited to a farm tour at 4 Elements Farm in Oyama, BC! Sarah and Michael have been farming for 14 years. They started with a 1/2 acre garden, then expanded onto a neighbouring property with an additional 3 acres of leased land. In 2020 they purchased a new property and are currently farming 3 acres of mixed vegetables and developing a small fruit and nut orchard. Don’t miss the chance to ask these experienced organic farmers all your questions! DATE: Sunday, September 12, 2021 • 4-7pm LOCATION: Syilx (Okanagan) Territory. 15530 Sawmill Rd, Lake Country, BC V4V 2E2 REGISTER: … Continue reading SEPT 12, 2021: OYAMA, BC – Farm Tour at 4 Elements Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Small Plot in Kaledon, B.C.

Posted by Tessa Thompson on August 26, 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 1.5 acres of prime Zone 7 growing space in Kaledon, BC is available for lease beginning next Spring. The area has been successfully cultivated as a market garden, specializing in cut baby greens for the last 8 years and has been laid out with 50 ft irrigated beds. The land is on a east facing slope overlooking the lake. There are also walnut and apricot trees on the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Small Plot in Kaledon, B.C. →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5 acre Orchard in Penticton, BC

Posted by Tessa Thompson on August 16, 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 land opportunity includes 5 Acres of Mixed Orchard, planted with good yielding Gala, Spartan, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Bartlett Pears.  The land mostly slopes to the west (a gentle slope). There is all day sun exposure to both the south and West and is only a 2 minute drive to downtown Penticton and 8 minutes to Growers Supply.  The neighbouring properties are an orchard on both the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5 acre Orchard in Penticton, BC →

FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider, Farm Workers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 06, 2021

Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider in Cawston, BC is seeking Organic Farm Workers! ABOUT Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider Back Achers Organics is comprised of 17 acres of mixed tree fruits in Cawston BC. In conjunction with our farm Back Achers we operate our cidery Twisted Hills. Our farm and cidery are both certified organic by PACS and we are proud stewards of our land. DESIRED QUALITIES As we prepare for the end of the 2021 season, we look forward to adding a couple new members to the orchard. A great environment for a young couple or a … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Cawston, BC – Back Achers Organics/Twisted Hills Craft Cider, Farm Workers →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn Key Market Garden Operation, 1.5 acres in Summerland, B.C

Posted by Tessa Thompson on June 09, 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 OPPORTUNITY This land opportunity will be available in the fall of 2022/ spring of 2023. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take over a turn key market garden plot in the Trout Creek area of Summerland, BC. This 1.5 acre plot has been farmed by Jerome Gagne of Medley Organics for the past 6 years. He is moving on to a larger property on which … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn Key Market Garden Operation, 1.5 acres in Summerland, B.C →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 17 Acres with Housing in Tappen, BC

Posted by Tessa Thompson on May 18, 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 whole property is 27 acres and located 20 minutes from Salmon Arm. Currently 10 acres is fenced for horses with shelters, round pen and frost free hydrants. The homes and parking areas are part of that 10 acres. The rest of the land is what is available for lease. Approximately 17 acres which has been in hay production for 15-20 years. The owners would like to lease … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 17 Acres with Housing in Tappen, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Vacant Acres on an Apple Orchard in Lake Country, BC

Posted by Tessa Thompson on May 18, 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 This property, located in Lake Country, is 10 acres. Most of the land is planted out in Gala apples, with a block of Ambrosias. The land owners manage the apple orchard themselves, but have cleared a 2 acre parcel towards the front of the property, which is the area they would like to lease out. The soil is a well-drained and sandy and there is an excellent functioning … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Vacant Acres on an Apple Orchard in Lake Country, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Small Farm Acreage in Kamloops, BC

Posted by Tessa Thompson on April 12, 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 Nestled in the broad North Thompson river valley, the soil on our property is a rich black loam clay, which gives the opportunity for all types of agriculture. We are in the Agricultural Land Reserve as well as within the Kamloops city limits. The land is basically flat, and we have seasonal irrigation water for all our needs. We also have year round water accessed from our farm … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Small Farm Acreage in Kamloops, BC →