Tag Archives: organic farming

LAND & LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: SMALL SCALE MIXED GREENS PRODUCTION – AGASSIZ, BC

Posted by Fai Hui on January 24, 2023

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 Located on Pioneer Road in Agassiz, this established 1 acre farm has prepared beds that have been solarised (to eliminate weeds) and are ready to grow. Equipment, infrastructure and irrigation are available. This farm specialises in growing mixed greens for salad and garlic. The landholder has developed the processes and systems that enable efficient production of a high quality crop. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This … Continue reading LAND & LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: SMALL SCALE MIXED GREENS PRODUCTION – AGASSIZ, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 50+ acres of flat land in Salmo

Posted by Hailey Troock on December 14, 2022

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 is located in Salmo, about 40 minutes drive from Nelson, Castlegar, Creston and Trail. The land hasn’t been sprayed and has been left untouched for years apart from it being hayed last season. The property is located in a sunny valley and is flat with some fencing that is need of some repair. The landholders are open to regenerative and natural practices on their land, including … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 50+ acres of flat land in Salmo →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Lease on 120 acres of partially-wooded raw land above Kootenay Lake

Posted by Hailey Troock on December 06, 2022

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 is located between Crawford Bay and Riondel, two small communities on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, about 1 hour from Nelson, including a 30 minute ferry from Balfour. The property is minutes from the ferry terminal on the east side of the lake. Creston is 40 minutes away down the east side of Kootenay Lake from the land. The property has recently been logged and … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Lease on 120 acres of partially-wooded raw land above Kootenay Lake →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: STE-GENEVIEVE, MB – LONG WAY HOMESTEAD & FERME FIOLA FARM

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on December 05, 2022

Cuddle up with the Laaaaaambs at 2 different farms close together – Long Way Homestead and Ferme Fiola Farm for a fun farming job in 2023. Anna and Luke, Christel and Joey all welcome you to come learn about homesteading and raising wooly sheep on the beautiful prairie near the lush boreal forest. LONG WAY HOMESTEAD AND FERME FIOLA FARM The farms are 5 minutes away from each other near Ste-Geneviève, Manitoba – Treaty 1 Territory About Longway Homestead: Long Way Homestead is a family owned and operated Sheep Farm and Wool Mill east of Winnipeg, in Ste. Genevieve, Treaty … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: STE-GENEVIEVE, MB – LONG WAY HOMESTEAD & FERME FIOLA FARM →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: MOOSE JAW, SK – WAKAMOW FREE FOOD FARM

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on December 05, 2022 2 Comments

Have you dreamed of growing lots of good vegetables for low or no-income folks? The dream is real with the Wakamow Free Food Farm, they serve the community with organically grown veggies! Learn to garden with knowledgeable and kind people in the structure of a non-profit model. Come to the beautiful Wakamow Valley to garden all season long in 2023! ABOUT THE WAKAMOW FREE FOOD FARM Wakamow Free Food Farm is located in Moose Jaw, SK– Treaty 4 Territory The Free Food Farm is a one-acre piece of land located within the city limits of Moose Jaw. They produce between … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: MOOSE JAW, SK – WAKAMOW FREE FOOD FARM →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: YARD AREA FOR VEG GARDEN – SQUAMISH, BC

Posted by Fai Hui on December 02, 2022

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 Conveniently located near Government Rd, this 1 acre residential property in Brackendale has lawns that can be converted into garden beds for growing. A tractor may be made available to assist in the process. City water and electricity are available. The landholders reside on the property. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The landholder is open to vegetable, herb and flower growers that farm sustainably without chemicals. … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: YARD AREA FOR VEG GARDEN – SQUAMISH, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5-10 ACRES OF FARMLAND – LANGLEY, BC

Posted by Fai Hui on December 02, 2022

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 Near 232 St. and 16 Av. in South Langley, this 20 acre residential property in the ALR  has 5-10 acres of raw land available for farming. The soil on the property exhibits a high degree of variation from sandy to clayey. There is well water, electricity and gas available. A tractor may also be made available for use. Currently, there are approx 150 … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5-10 ACRES OF FARMLAND – LANGLEY, BC →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: KELLIHER, SK – TEE TWO LAND & CATTLE

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on November 21, 2022

ABOUT TEE TWO LAND & CATTLE Tee Two Farms is located near Kelliher, Saskatchewan – Treaty 4 Territory The Thompson family has been farming in the Parkland area since the late 1800s. The land has provided a healthy, desirable life and sustained 5 generations and the 6th is now arriving. Paula and Duane live on the farm and have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Their son, Cole, his wife, Michelle, and their baby, Ty farm with Duane and Paula. Their son Adam recently came back to the farm to be a part of the crew. Their daughter Shelagh, is … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: KELLIHER, SK – TEE TWO LAND & CATTLE →

YA Apprenticeship 2023: Edmonton, AB – Good Note Community Farm

Posted by Kolby Peterson on November 20, 2022

Are you an aspiring farmer looking for hands-on farming experience on an ecological farm? Are you interested in organic farming, homesteading practices, food education, and collaborative approaches to farming? Good Note Community Farm is looking for a self-starter farm apprentice starting this spring to join their team. About the Farm Good Note Community Farm is a diversified Community Farm, sharing food-producing knowledge with families and individuals from nearby cities and acreages.  They are moving toward non-profit status. They care for dairy cows and dairy goats as well as their young. They have a flock of 100 chickens and 10 Muscovy … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2023: Edmonton, AB – Good Note Community Farm →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: Calgary, AB – Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms, Root & Regenerate Urban Farms, & Chef’s Farmer

Posted by Kolby Peterson on November 20, 2022 2 Comments

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on urban farms, learn about soil health, work with multicultural communities, and create opportunities for people to grow their own food – all the while growing nutrient-dense food for CSA programs, Farmers Markets, and restaurants? Well then, join this trifecta of urban regenerative farms across Calgary! Michael Gavin of Root and Regenerate, Rod Olson of Leaf & Lyre, and Josh Spackman of Chef’s Farmer are offering a diverse apprenticeship shared between their farms. About the Farms Root & Regenerate Urban Farms (formerly Dirtboys Urban Farm) has been running for about 8 … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: Calgary, AB – Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms, Root & Regenerate Urban Farms, & Chef’s Farmer →