Tag Archives: Ontario

MAR 15-16, 2025: PARHAM, ON – NATIONAL POLICY JAM / JAM POLITIQUE NATIONAL

Posted by Ayla Fenton on December 20, 2024

Policy Jam

[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! You’re invited to the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam in eastern Ontario this March 15 and 16, 2025. Join us to connect and mobilize around policy action to support new farmers across Canada. The gathering will be a coast to coast convening of new and young farmers, farmer organizations, farm policy leaders and allies looking to learn, connect and mobilize around better supports for new and young farmers, including access to land, capital, knowledge, and wrap-around supports. About the Policy Jam The Policy Jam will … Continue reading MAR 15-16, 2025: PARHAM, ON – NATIONAL POLICY JAM / JAM POLITIQUE NATIONAL →

JAN 7, 2025: ONLINE – Meet the Host Farmers Info Session

Posted by Lourdes Still on November 14, 2024

Join us for an info session to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farms, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! By attending this session, you will have: increased chances of getting an interview with the farm of your choice the opportunity to learn about what makes each of the host farms or ranches special, so you can decide what farm is the right fit for you a chance to chat with … Continue reading JAN 7, 2025: ONLINE – Meet the Host Farmers Info Session →

Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on July 23, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a Policy Jam Coordinator! Location: Remote office. The ideal candidate will live in or near the City of Ottawa, however we are accepting applications from people living in surrounding communities. Deadline for Applications: Friday September 6, 2024. This position starts in October 2024. Are you organized? Do you enjoy event planning and coordinating all the little details that create meaningful, educational, fun events? Do you take initiative to advance projects and tasks? Are you a natural communicator, able to engage diverse audiences? Do you dream up creative ideas and see the world in graphics and visuals? … Continue reading Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator →

Position filled! National Policy Coordinator

Posted by Taina Uitto on May 01, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a National Policy Coordinator! Location:  Remote office in Canada, with a preference for a bilingual Ontario or Quebec based lead. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: End of day May 20th, 2024. This position will start when we find the right candidate. The National Policy Coordinator will play a crucial facilitation role in convening to advance policies and programming to support new and young farmers in Canada.   The ideal candidate has experience in building reports and public communication materials, as well as convening stakeholders online and through in-person events towards common … Continue reading Position filled! National Policy Coordinator →

INTERNSHIP: Guelph, Ontario – Ignatius Jesuit Centre

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 24, 2024

Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario is seeking interns for the 2024 season! ABOUT Ignatius Jesuit Centre Ignatius Farm is the community organic training farm of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre (IJC). IJC nurtures spiritual growth and ecological engagement through agriculture, retreats, and restoration work. Ignatius Farm grows certified organic produce for Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) members, markets, local businesses and service agencies. Farm programs include community gardens, community orchard, Small Plot Agriculture rentals, Farm Immersion Internships, New Farmer Training, working shares, volunteering and community events. FARM WORKERS grow, harvest & distribute quality organic produce in fields and greenhouses, and support … Continue reading INTERNSHIP: Guelph, Ontario – Ignatius Jesuit Centre →

INTERNSHIP: Picton, Ontario – Edwin County Farms

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 18, 2024

Edwin County Farms in Picton, Ontario is seeking interns for the 2024 season! ABOUT Edwin County Farms Edwin County Farms is an organically managed, regenerative farm located in beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario. Our 700-acre farm includes a 2.5-acre market garden and seasonal greenhouse facility. Using no-till and low-till methods we produce organically grown vegetables and cut flowers for local restaurants and our community. For the past 20 years, we have been raising certified organic beef, and practicing rotational grazing to help grow and improve our soils. Our large hardwood forest preserve also allows us to continue the age-old tradition … Continue reading INTERNSHIP: Picton, Ontario – Edwin County Farms →

FARM JOB: Kingston, Ontario – Brôma, Animal Husbandry Farm Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on December 21, 2023

Brôma in Kingston, Ontario is seeking an Animal Husbandry Farm Hand! ABOUT Brôma We’re a diverse farm located in Kingston, Ontario, focusing on using regenerative practices with no chemical inputs and a positive impact on the environment. We have a small-scale vegetable plot, a diverse orchard, a small herd of Red Devon cattle, sheep, chickens, and hens. We believe that farming should be a critical part of the climate change solution, rather than part of the problem and that animals are a key part of the system. To that end, we use rotational grazing, no-till, hedgerows, and a number of … Continue reading FARM JOB: Kingston, Ontario – Brôma, Animal Husbandry Farm Hand →

FARM JOBS: Kingston, Ontario – Brôma, Summer Farm Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on December 19, 2023

Brôma in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Summer Farm Hand! ABOUT Brôma We’re a diverse farm located in Kingston, ON, focusing on using regenerative practices with no chemical inputs and a positive impact on the environment. We have a small scale vegetable plot, diverse orchard, small herd of Red Devon cattle, sheep, chickens, and hens. We have been farming on our land for over a decade, and are currently in the process of opening a prepared food business, selling farm-to-table meals produced almost entirely from the farm. We believe that farming should be part of the climate change solution rather … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Kingston, Ontario – Brôma, Summer Farm Hand →

FARM JOB: Ottawa , Ontario – Fireside Farms, Produce Farmer & Systems + Ops Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 12, 2023

Fireside Farms in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a full-time, permanent Produce Farmer & Systems + Ops Manager! ABOUT Fireside Farms We are an organic micro-green, vegetable, lettuce, and herb farm delivering in the Ottawa-Orleans-Clarence-Rockland area. With 7,500 square feet of heated greenhouse property, we intersect organic soil-based farming and composting techniques with cutting-edge vertical infrastructure, hydroponics, and mushroom labs. We actively supply through wholesale, distribution, and retail channels to restaurants and consumers. WE ARE obsessed with plants, soil-health, compost and community engagement focused on closed-loop and no-till farming practices actively supplying naturally grown products through local wholesale and retail streams … Continue reading FARM JOB: Ottawa , Ontario – Fireside Farms, Produce Farmer & Systems + Ops Manager →

FARM JOB: Markham, Ontario – Joyfully Organic Farm, Crew Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 01, 2023

Joyfully Organic Farm in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Crew Manager! ABOUT Joyfully Organic Farm Joyfully Organic Farm is a skilled, successful and dynamic Certified Local Organic vegetable farm in the Greater Toronto Area. We have a deep love of amazing food + strong farming practices. We have a large community of customers who share our love of eating well. We provide food for prominent Farmers Markets in Toronto, a large CSA, and wholesale relationships to local food purveyors. We practice an innovative model of farming that focuses on lean operation efficiencies, bio-intensive planting, high yields per acre, multi-succession planting … Continue reading FARM JOB: Markham, Ontario – Joyfully Organic Farm, Crew Manager →