Tag Archives: organic

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 acres of open land in Cooper Creek

Posted by Hailey Troock on January 15, 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 The land is located in Cooper Creek, at the north end of Kootenay Lake, about 1.5 hours drive from Nelson. There is no cell service in the area but wifi is available. The land is partially zoned ALR, with a good well for water and standpipes for agriculture. The land was previously used as a mill location, though no contaminants remain since operations ceased in the 1990s. The … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 acres of open land in Cooper Creek →

FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 11, 2022

The Galiano Conservancy Association on Galiano Island, BC is seeking a Sustainable Food Systems Technician for the 2022 season! The Galiano Conservancy Association seeks a highly-motivated individual for the position of Sustainable Food Systems Technician. This 16-week full-time internship offers engaging work and an opportunity to gain career skills in the beautiful setting of Galiano Island from May through August. Sustainable Food Systems Technician Start date: May 2, 2022 Wage: $18.00 / hour + 4% Vacation Pay Hours: 35 hours / week (on average), typically Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Anticipated End Date: August 27, 2022 Duration: 16 weeks equivalent (560 hours over … Continue reading FARM JOB: GALIANO ISLAND, BC – Galiano Conservancy Association, Sustainable Food Systems Technician →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 30 acres of open land in the woods of Argenta

Posted by Hailey Troock on January 10, 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 The land is located in Argenta, a rural community located at the north end of Kootenay Lake, just under two hours drive from Nelson. The land is situated on a gentle south-west facing slope and offers excellent soil and stunning views of the lake, river and mountains. The property has been partially logged and cleared of trees in some areas, totalling around 30-40 acres of potentially cultivable … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 30 acres of open land in the woods of Argenta →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4 acres of pasture in Wycliffe

Posted by Hailey Troock on January 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 The land is located in Wycliffe, a small community located between Kimberley and Cranbrook in the East Kootenay region. The land is flat, sunny and fenced for livestock. The property is zoned non-ALR. The land available is 4 acres, while the property totals 7 acres in size and offers a well, though use would be limited. There is cell service available in the area and the property … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4 acres of pasture in Wycliffe →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 acres of flat, cultivable land in Fort Steele

Posted by Hailey Troock on January 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 The land is located in Fort Steele, a small community located 16 km northeast of Cranbrook in the East Kootenay region. The land is flat and sunny, unfenced, with good water retention. The property is zoned ALR and totals 14 acres in size and offers a well for irrigation. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This is an opportunity for someone interested in vegetable or flower production or a nursery. … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 acres of flat, cultivable land in Fort Steele →

FARM JOB: POWELL RIVER, BC – Terra Nostra Organic Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 05, 2022

Terra Nostra Organic Farm, in Powell River, BC, is seeking a Farm Hand for the 2022 season! About Terra Nostra Organic Farm Terra Nostra Farm is nestled at the beginning of Paradise Valley. We grow 40+ different types of vegetables on about 3 acres of fields and greenhouse. Our 7th season of growing will see our farm store and CSA expanding along with continuing support of local shops, markets, and restaurants… Job Position: Farmhand at Terra Nostra Organic Farm, Powell River, BC. Duration: April to October 2022, Full-time commitment. Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm with a half hour … Continue reading FARM JOB: POWELL RIVER, BC – Terra Nostra Organic Farm, Farm Hand →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2022: HENRIBOURG, SK – SYLVAN LAKE FARMS

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on December 13, 2021

Have you dreamed of becoming an organic farmer? Your dreams are coming true! Colin and Andrea have an opportunity in 2022 for you to learn and work on their organic grain farm! In addition to all the great skills you will learn in cropping systems, you will learn about growing flowers for sale too! ABOUT SYLVAN LAKE FARMS Sylvan Lake Farms is located near Henribourg, SK– Treaty 6 Territory Sylvan Lake Farms is a certified organic grain farm that uses crop rotation, cover crops, multi-year forage crops and is working on reducing tillage. They are also working on plans to … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2022: HENRIBOURG, SK – SYLVAN LAKE FARMS →

FARM JOB: RICHMOND, BC – The Sharing Farm, Assistant Farm Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 07, 2021

The Sharing Farm in Richmond, BC is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager! ABOUT The Sharing Farm The Sharing Farm is a not-for-profit organization that grows vegetables on city park land for the Richmond Food Bank and other community agencies. We also sell our produce via a CSA (community supported agriculture), farmers markets and on our online store. The Sharing Farm is a unique community farm combining the practice of sustainable farming set within a framework of food justice and food security in the region. The Sharing Farm is located on the south bank of the Fraser River, on the unceded territory of the Kwantlen, … Continue reading FARM JOB: RICHMOND, BC – The Sharing Farm, Assistant Farm Manager →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2022: REGINA, SK – FENEK FARMS

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on November 30, 2021

ABOUT FENEK FARMS Fenek Farms is located near Regina, Saskatchewan – Treaty 4 Territory The farm was started in 2017. Initially, Josef wanted a hobby to get away from the office, and now it is much more than that! Fenek Farms is a mixed farm operation integrating both animal usage and soil health in a sustainable manner. This include cohabitation of animals, free range and rotational grazing, no till agriculture and no use of artificial chemicals or pesticides. While the farm is not certified organic, their farming practices follow the same policy guidelines. www.fenekfarms.ca About the apprenticeship: Some chores and … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2022: REGINA, SK – FENEK FARMS →

YA Apprenticeship 2022: Pigeon Lake, AB – Reclaim Organics

Posted by Kolby Peterson on November 16, 2021

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain mad skills in organic market gardening, cut flowers, and microgreens? Do you want to be a part of a farm team, working with others sharing the same passion for food growing and community building? Join Reclaim Organics for a farm apprenticeship! About the Farm Reclaim Organics is a multi-enterprised certified organic market garden. We grow microgreens year round indoors, cut flowers and vegetables seasonally, and process seasonal product into preserves and pickles. Ryan and Brittany began their farm 8 years ago in Edmonton on vacant land throughout the Whyte Avenue area. Four … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2022: Pigeon Lake, AB – Reclaim Organics →