Tag Archives: organic farming

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 20 acres near Coronation, AB

Posted by Alex on March 25, 2020

ABOUT THE LAND This 20 acre property, located 2 hours east of Red Deer, is current set up for growing vegetables and raising small livestock. The owners have a large greenhouse (22×48) and have intensively cultivated 4 acres for vegetable production for a local CSA. There are also buildings to accommodate meat and layer chickens. This land was formerly corals for livestock so the soil is extremely fertile with lots of organic matter. The owners have never used chemical on the land but the farm is not certified organic. The property has a 4-bedroom house, a heated shop (40×60), and several outbuildings. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 20 acres near Coronation, AB →

LAND OPPORTUNITY : 6 acres on the Naramata Bench

Posted by Tessa Wetherill on March 24, 2020

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 idyllic 6.48 acre property on the Naramata bench is mostly planted out in apple orchard on a west facing slope. The varieties currently planted are Spartans, Macintosh and Red Delicious with an average annual harvest of 40,000 lbs. There is also a pear block with Anjou and Bartlett varieties that produces about 8000 lbs per year. The orchard is currently leased out until November 2020. The owners have installed a … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY : 6 acres on the Naramata Bench →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 acres in Naramata, BC

Posted by Tessa Wetherill on March 16, 2020

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 4.6 acres with 3 arable acres on the gorgeous Naramata bench. The rest of the property is an important wildlife corridor with a year round creek running through. Once an apple orchard, the owners removed the old trees four years ago and since then have been growing certified organic garlic which they sell to local markets. Organic certification is no longer active, but could … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 acres in Naramata, BC →

FARM JOB: SUMMERLAND, BC – Garnett Hollow Organic Farm, Horticultural Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 15, 2020

Garnett Hollow Organic Farm in Summerland BC, is seeking a Horticultural Worker for the 2020 season! ABOUT Garnett Hollow Organic Farm Garnett Hollow Organic Farm is nestled beside Eneas Creek in Garnett Valley, Summerland, BC. On two acres beside the house, we produce Asparagus and a variety of Leafy Greens in the field and have two greenhouses and hoop tunnels to extend the season for Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and Zucchini as well as for propagation. We lease 10 acres on a beautiful bench above the property where we grow main crop root veggies, a wide variety of other vegetables, strawberries and rhubarb. We are in … Continue reading FARM JOB: SUMMERLAND, BC – Garnett Hollow Organic Farm, Horticultural Worker →

FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 11, 2020

River and Sea Flowers, in Ladner (near Vancouver, BC) is seeking a Farm Crew Member for the 2020 season! This would be a great job for those looking to learn the ropes to start their own flower farm one day. About River and Sea Flowers River and Sea Flowers is a certified organic family farm producing cut flowers on beautiful Westham Island in Delta BC, 30 km from Vancouver. We grow a huge diversity of flowers and foliage on a one acre field as well as in a few hoophouses. We use a range of hand tools as well as … Continue reading FARM JOB: VANCOUVER, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew →

Peace Country Winter Mixer 2020 Recap

Posted by Lilli Klamke on March 03, 2020

A great group of farmers and farmer friends came together during the third Young Agrarians Peace Country Mixer! Camp Tamarack was filled with laughter, knowledge, expertise, interesting and curious talk during the weekend of February 22nd and 23rd, 2020. Farmers traveled from far and wide to be part of the networking and education. The farmer speed dating was a great way for everyone to meet each other! Everyone walked away with a great number of connections after a Mixer! There is strength, kindness, knowledge, support, friendship, wisdom, resources and much more within any farming community. New alliances and friendships were formed! Who knows what … Continue reading Peace Country Winter Mixer 2020 Recap →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Market garden, orchard and housing in Arrow Park

Posted by Hailey Troock on March 03, 2020

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 along the mountainside on the west side of Arrow Lake, Arrow Park is located 40 minutes from Nakusp in the West Kootenay. The small settlement of about a dozen homes is a short ferry ride across the lake to the south of Upper Saddle Mountain. The ferry runs daily from 5am to 12pm and 2pm to 9pm. The property size is 9 acres, with 5 acres available for organic production. Historically, the land was a homestead and … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Market garden, orchard and housing in Arrow Park →

FARM JOB: SUMMERLAND, BC – Medley Organics

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 10, 2020 1 Comment

Medley Organics in Summerland BC, is seeking a Farm Worker for the 2020 season! ABOUT Medley Organics Very productive expanding small farm business on 2 leased pieces of land in beautiful Summerland, BC. Small acreage very established, new larger piece full of projects this year and for the future. In my 7th year of operation growing a wide variety of vegetables for the Penticton farmers’ market and some of the great restaurants of the region. Farm is certified organic. Desired Qualities Looking for a motivated worker(s) that is self motivated, independent, hard working. Looking for someone who: has at least done a 3 months apprenticeship on … Continue reading FARM JOB: SUMMERLAND, BC – Medley Organics →

FARM JOBS: ALDERGROVE, BC – Glorious Organics

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 07, 2020

Glorious Organics, in Aldergrove, BC, is seeking two farm hands for the 2020 season! About Glorious Organics Glorious Organics started operating in the 1980’s as a mixed salad and garnish company and was one of the first farms in BC to become certified organic. Glorious Organics is located in Aldergrove, BC, and the land we farm is leased from Fraser Common Farm Co-op, a housing co-operative also located on the property. In total, there is about 20 acres made up of farm land, wild areas and housing space. In 2006 Glorious Organics became a workers co-operative and grows a very diverse … Continue reading FARM JOBS: ALDERGROVE, BC – Glorious Organics →

FARM APPRENTICESHIP: OYAMA, BC – 4 Elements Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 06, 2020

4 Elements Farm in Oyama, BC is seeking an apprentice for the 2020 season! About 4 Elements Farm Hands on learning on a small organic vegetable family farm, In the Okaganan. Located in Oyama BC, Our farm is walking distance to 2 lakes and minutes away from a rail trail that takes you to Kelowna or Vernon. There will be lots of opportunities to learn while working along side experienced farmers, on the development of this new farm. Accommodation is in your own or shared RV on a beautiful 15 acre property along a creek and wetland. We use a variety … Continue reading FARM APPRENTICESHIP: OYAMA, BC – 4 Elements Farm →