The Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture is an environmental and food systems non-profit in North Saanich, BC. They steward 83 acres of land owned by the District of North Saanich, and manage an on-site incubator farm, ecological restoration project, community garden, and several education programs. Sandown works to support new-entrant farmers and increase awareness of regenerative practices in the larger community, with the understanding that regenerative agriculture is necessary to climate resilience and the creation of a sustainable food system. ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Regenerative Farmer Program at Sandown is a 3-year (renewable) term incubator model which includes land access, … Continue reading SAANICH, BC: Apply for the Regenerative Farmer Program at the Sandown Centre →

Calling all future farmpreneurs on the Saanich peninsula: The Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture is launching its FARMPRENEUR supported incubator plot program for the 2021 growing season. We know that being a successful farm is more than just growing food; being a farmpreneur also means building a healthy business mindset. Our Farmpreneur supported incubator plot comes with a land lease, shared production amenities, support getting to market, farming and business mentors, guest & site visits from experts working in the field, and opportunities to participate in agri-tourism events like food festivals and farm-to-fork dinners. This is a short window to … Continue reading SAANICH, BC: Apply for the Farmpreneur program at the Sandown Centre →