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YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – SKWISHTIN RANCH

Posted by Tori Ames on March 25, 2025

“We need the farm to be self sufficient. Our main goal is to reduce the number of cattle we butcher for sale, increase live cattle sales and improve our finances. ” – ValMarie Braun and Kittie Strasser of Skwishtin Ranch, AB Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – SKWISHTIN RANCH →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 02, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Up to 1 acre of fields (plus 1 or 2 greenhouses) are available for lease at ALM Organic Farm, a 10-acre organic farm located in Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Certified organic since 1994, it is the longest-standing certified organic farm on the Island! The farm grows outstanding produce, herbs and flowers, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Turn-key Organic Farming at ALM Farm – Sooke, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25+ acres of mixed woodland and pasture for livestock grazing – Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on June 20, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Welcome to 37 acres of ALR grazing land in Courtenay, BC! This property includes 1-2 acres of cleared grassland in addition to 25-30 acres of mixed woodland, all of which could be used for small livestock grazing. Historically, the landholders and their family raised weaner pigs in the forest, and sheep (ewes, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25+ acres of mixed woodland and pasture for livestock grazing – Courtenay, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Lease to Own 320 acre parcel and 435 acre parcel Mixed Livestock Ranch – Horsefly, BC

Posted by Jolene Swain on November 22, 2023 2 Comments

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 Big Bear Ranch is a family-operated farm located in the foothills of the beautiful Cariboo Mountains with hundreds of lakes and streams in the surrounding area. The ranch encompasses 1800 acres of pasture fields, cultivated farmland, and forested land. Big Bear Ranch currently raises Galloway cattle, Tamworth/Large English Black pigs, and sheep. They follow the highest welfare standards and sustainable practices (Animal Welfare Approved). No pesticides have … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Lease to Own 320 acre parcel and 435 acre parcel Mixed Livestock Ranch – Horsefly, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25-acre farm with endless opportunities – Barriere, BC

Posted by Tessa Thompson on February 16, 2023 4 Comments

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Chinook Farm is a beautiful 25-acre farm situated in the North Thompson region, near Barriere, BC. Located on a secondary road off the main highway (Yellowhead Highway #5 N), the area is very peaceful. The property is mostly forested with some cleared land, and there are plans in place to have more … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 25-acre farm with endless opportunities – Barriere, BC →

FARM JOBS: QUALICUM BEACH, BC – Nourish Farm, Farm Hands

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 28, 2020 3 Comments

Nourish Farm in Qualicum Beach, BC is looking for two Farm Hands for the 2020 season! ABOUT NOURISH FARM Nourish Farm is a certified organic farm growing a wide variety of vegetables and some fruit on 2 acres which we sell at the local farmers market as well as our farm store on our property. We are also hosts to seasonal short term agritourism vacation rentals. This is our 9th season farming successfully and we are looking again for two awesome individuals to join our farm for the 2020 season. We value our farm hands and know that having a team that … Continue reading FARM JOBS: QUALICUM BEACH, BC – Nourish Farm, Farm Hands →

FARM JOB: ARMSTRONG, BC – Fresh Valley Farms, Farm Worker / Poultry Processor

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 23, 2019

Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, BC is hiring a Farm Worker /Poultry Processor for the 2019 season! About Fresh Valley Farms Fresh Valley Farms produces beef, pork, chicken, and turkey on pasture for sale in a monthly mixed meat CSA box. We’re in our 7th year of the current incarnation of the business, but the farm has been in the family for 97 years. Our primary production is beef finishers, cow/calves and associated forage production. We’re currently implementing Management Intensive Grazing on all of our land including movable pasture setups for the chickens, pigs, and turkeys. For the last 7 years we have … Continue reading FARM JOB: ARMSTRONG, BC – Fresh Valley Farms, Farm Worker / Poultry Processor →

POSITION FILLED: FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Fickle Fig Farm, Livestock Farmer

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 23, 2019

This position was filled as of April 1, 2019. Fickle Fig Farm in Saanich, BC is hiring a permanent Livestock Farmer! About Fickle Fig Farm The Fickle Fig Farm is looking to hire a passionate individual to be our livestock farmer. We raise livestock as well as grow annual & perennial vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs for our year-round farmers market, bakery and bistro in North Saanich. We use our very own produce and ingredients with an added Italian flair. We believe in sustainable farming and only use what is in season. Here at the Fickle Fig we aim to build community … Continue reading POSITION FILLED: FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Fickle Fig Farm, Livestock Farmer →

FARM JOBS: QUALICUM BEACH, BC – Nour-ish Farm, Farm Hands

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 16, 2019 2 Comments

Nour-ish Farm in Qualicum Beach, BC is looking for two Farm Hands for the 2019 season! ABOUT NOUR-ISH FARM Nour-ish Farm is a certified organic farm growing a wide variety of vegetables and sell mostly at farmers markets along with a small CSA box program. We are located 7 mins to downtown Qualicum, we are surrounded by hiking/biking trails, have great beaches and lakes close by, awesome mountains to climb, fantastic fishing! Not only do we take pride in our land and the food we grow but we value our farm hands, and we know that having a team that works well … Continue reading FARM JOBS: QUALICUM BEACH, BC – Nour-ish Farm, Farm Hands →

FARM JOB: LILLOOET, BC – Spray Creek Ranch, Ranch Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 16, 2019

Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet, BC is looking for Ranch Hand for the 2019 season! ABOUT SPRAY CREEK RANCH Spray Creek Ranch is a regenerative organic farm in the rain shadow of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains in the Northern St’at’imc Territory, 15 km south of Lillooet. This is an area of incredible natural diversity, with lush red cedar and cottonwood growing only a few hundred metres from shrivelled prickly pear cactus and sagebrush. The farm is bordered by the mighty Fraser River on the east, and on the west we are flanked by a dramatic and rugged cliff and endless forested mountains. … Continue reading FARM JOB: LILLOOET, BC – Spray Creek Ranch, Ranch Hand →