Tag Archives: Ontario

FARM JOB: Ottawa, ON – Vintage Soil Farm, Part Time Field Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 13, 2021

Vintage Soil Farm in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking two Part-Time Field Hands! After a wonderful first season Vintage Soil Farm is expanding and we’re looking for 2 part-time farmers to join our team from May 2nd-Sep 30th outside of Kemptville, ON! ABOUT Vintage Soil Farm Our mission is cultivating soil, food, and community sustainably. VS is a small scale mixed vegetable farm. We grow on rented land outside of Kemptville, ON. We rent 5.5 field acres (with 2.5 acres of veggies and the rest being rotational cover crop) and we distribute our veg through a CSA program, 2 farmers markets, … Continue reading FARM JOB: Ottawa, ON – Vintage Soil Farm, Part Time Field Hand →

JOB: OTTAWA, ON- Canadian Organic Growers, Executive Director

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 04, 2021

Canadian Organic Growers, in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking an Executive Director! About Canadian Organic Growers Canadian Organic Growers (COG) is Canada’s national organic farmer and consumer association and is a registered educational charity. COG offers training and resources to raise awareness about organics and to assist farmers and gardeners in adopting sustainable and commercially-viable, organic production methods. We are engaged in policy work and industry development at the local, regional and national level, and offer a voice for organic farmers and consumers to governments on matters related to regenerative and organic food and farming. Job Description At a time of … Continue reading JOB: OTTAWA, ON- Canadian Organic Growers, Executive Director →

JOBS: ONTARIO- Multiple Positions, Organic Council of Ontario

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 02, 2021

The Organic Council of Ontario is preparing to hire for 3 new positions to help facilitate a number of new projects on the horizon. This includes their work to provide more information to farmers on climate-friendly growing practises. About the Organic Council of Ontario The Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) is the Voice for Organics in Ontario. We are the only full value chain association operating at the provincial level. OCO represents over 1,300 certified organic operators, as well as the businesses, organizations, and individuals that bring food from farm to plate. OCO works to catalyze sector growth, support research, … Continue reading JOBS: ONTARIO- Multiple Positions, Organic Council of Ontario →

FARM JOB: Guelph, Ontario – Ignatius Farm, Farm Associates

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 12, 2021

Ignatius Farm in Guelph, Ontario is seeking Farm Associates for the 2021 season! ABOUT Ignatius Farm Ignatius Farm, an integral part of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, grows certified organic produce for Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) members, farmers’ markets, local businesses and service agencies. Programs include community gardens, community orchard, acreage rentals, internships and farmer training, working shares, volunteer opportunities, and seasonal community events. Interested in regenerative agriculture? Join the Ignatius Farm located just north of Guelph Ontario! DESIRED QUALITIES EXPERIENCE Knowledge and/or hands on in gardening, ecological farming, greenhouse production, or other field work; use of basic tools Commitment to … Continue reading FARM JOB: Guelph, Ontario – Ignatius Farm, Farm Associates →

[FILLED] FARM JOB: PICTON, ON – Edwin County Farms, Team Lead

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 21, 2020

This position has been filled. View more farm jobs and apprenticeships on our Job Board Edwin County Farms in Picton, ON is hiring a Team Lead for the 2021 season! About Edwin County Farms Edwin County Farms is a bio-diverse farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Our 700 acre farm includes a 2 acre intensively planted market garden for vegetables and cut flowers. The farm also produces organic beef, grain and maple syrup. We sell to local chefs and restaurants and feed our community through local farmers’ markets and our on-site farmstand. Prince Edward County is nestled into the Eastern … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOB: PICTON, ON – Edwin County Farms, Team Lead →

APPRENTICESHIP: PICTON, ON – Edwin County Farms

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 14, 2020

Edwin County Farms in Picton, ON is seeking an apprentice for the 2021 season! About Edwin County Farms Edwin County Farms is a bio-diverse farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Our 700 acre farm includes a 2 acre intensively planted market garden for vegetables and cut flowers. The farm also produces organic beef, grain and maple syrup. We sell to local chefs and restaurants and feed our community through local farmers’ markets and our on-site farmstand. Prince Edward County is nestled into the Eastern end of Lake Ontario, along the shores of the Bay of Quinte. With over 30 wineries … Continue reading APPRENTICESHIP: PICTON, ON – Edwin County Farms →

Fields of Hope: Fundraiser for YA!

Posted by Michalina Hunter on September 02, 2020 1 Comment

Local photographer Andrée Thorpe has been photographing life on farms for four years. She goes beyond capturing daily activities to focus on what it really means to have a deep commitment to the land, to the community, and to social good. She has learned that farming is serious hard work and that you cannot be afraid to embrace it. Andrée has published a beautiful book called Fields of Hope. It is a collection of images that celebrates farmers and their way of life. With it, the goal is to create a sequence of images in unity to praise and honour their craft and … Continue reading Fields of Hope: Fundraiser for YA! →

APPRENTICESHIPS: PICTON, ON – Blue Wheelbarrow Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 28, 2020

Looking for a farming apprenticeship in Ontario? Check out Blue Wheelbarrow Farm in Prince Edward County, ON! If you find dirt under your fingernails soothing and the physical exhaustion of a day’s work in the field strangely satisfying… read on! About Blue Wheelbarrow Farm Blue Wheelbarrow Farm is excited to be starting its fifth season in beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario. Located just outside Bloomfield in the heart of “The County”, we are dedicated to producing fresh, organically grown vegetables of the highest quality and taste, with a strong focus on promoting local agriculture and local food autonomy. The farm is a 17 acre property … Continue reading APPRENTICESHIPS: PICTON, ON – Blue Wheelbarrow Farm →

FARM JOB: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON – Blue Wheelbarrow Farm, Field Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 28, 2020

Blue Wheelbarrow Farm in Prince Edward County, ON is seeking a Field Manager for the 2020 season! About Blue Wheelbarrow Farm Blue Wheelbarrow Farm is excited to be starting its fifth season in beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario. Located just outside Bloomfield in the heart of “The County”, we are dedicated to producing fresh, organically grown vegetables of the highest quality and taste, with a strong focus on promoting local agriculture and local food autonomy. The farm is a 17 acre property with 3 acres cultivated for vegetable growing. We specialize in baby greens and salad mixes (over 5,600 lbs sold in 2019) … Continue reading FARM JOB: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON – Blue Wheelbarrow Farm, Field Manager →

FARM JOB: KINGSTON, ON – Root Radical CSA, Team Leader

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 30, 2019

Root Radical CSA in Kingston, Ontario is hiring a Team Leader! ABOUT ROOT RADICAL CSA Root Radical Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a successful organic farm growing a diversity of vegetables. Entering our 14th season, we sell our vegetables through the CSA model to about 250 households in Kingston and on Howe Island. We are known for our high-quality and great-tasting vegetables, our friendly, organized, and accommodating customer service, and the environmental education opportunities offered to our community. In the garden, most work is done by hand or with human-powered tools. We use tractors for moving compost and soil mix, preparing the … Continue reading FARM JOB: KINGSTON, ON – Root Radical CSA, Team Leader →