Tag Archives: Saanich BC

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Still Wild Gardens and Design

Posted by Melanie Buffel on March 02, 2020

Young Agrarians is celebrating the sixth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. We love to profile our program participants and celebrate their efforts! One of two flower farms in this year’s cohort is Still Wild Gardens and Design on Vancouver Island with Mentors Kristen Nammour from Quadra Island and Amie Bengtson from Back Country Blooms in Lumby, BC. Where do you farm? On leased land in Saanich, Vancouver Island, BC. What do you … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Still Wild Gardens and Design →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Feature on Peninsula Kiwi

Posted by Melanie Buffel on June 10, 2019

Stuart Basset is one of ten participants in the 2018/2019 YA Business Mentorship Program. His business is aptly named Peninsula Kiwi as he is growing kiwis in the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island. Stuart is new to the area and has developed a profit sharing arrangement with the landowner and is taking the stewardship of the land very seriously. Stuart’s inspiration to grow kiwis comes from growing up on a farm in New Zealand, a love for working with plants and literally being able to seeing the fruits of his labour. Peninsula Kiwi is the first business Stuart has run and he applied for the Young Agrarian … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Feature on Peninsula Kiwi →

Feb 28, 2019: SAANICH, BC: Farmer2Farmer Gathering

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 12, 2019

Farmer2Farmer is an annual event for farmers and growers of the capital region. This gathering is an opportunity for networking, community building, and capacity building. When: February 28, 2019, 11am-5pm Where: Saanich Fairgrounds 1436 Stellys Cross Rd, Brentwood Bay Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/farmer-2-farmer-2019-tickets-55090583418 Learn More: http://farmer2farmer.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2210907435903348/ Program Thursday, February 28th 11am – Climate Projections and Regional Adaptation Strategies 11:45 – Farmer Roundtables 12:30 – Local Lunch 1:30 – New Entrants and New Thinking about Climate 2:15 – Concurrent Workshops 4:30 – Closing Session Information Climate Projections and Regional Adaptation Strategies An overview of local climate projections and an introduction to the regional adaptation strategy work of the BC … Continue reading Feb 28, 2019: SAANICH, BC: Farmer2Farmer Gathering →

FARM JOB: SAANICH, BC – Square Root Farm

Posted by Moss Dance on April 24, 2018 1 Comment

Square Root Farm is a small-scale and very productive veggie farm in Central Saanich. They are seeking a part-time farm worker for the 2018 season. ABOUT SQUARE ROOT FARM Square Root is north of Victoria in Central Saanich on about two acres of rented land in the beautiful Mount Newton Valley. Three other farms operate on the same property so it’s often busy with people and activity. Most of our work is done by hand with care and precision, but tractors and other equipment do some of the heavy lifting. We grow all kinds of vegetables just about year-round, but … Continue reading FARM JOB: SAANICH, BC – Square Root Farm →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – New Mountain Farm Experienced Farm Hand – POSITION FILLED

Posted by Moss Dance on February 28, 2018

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED 🙂 Are you seeking a part time farm position this summer? New Mountain Farm is an organic intensive market farm on 1.5 acres seeking an experienced farm hand. ABOUT NEW MOUNTAIN FARM New Mountain farm is a certified organic farm part of the Haliburton Community Farm Project. Our operation is a small-intensive market farm on 1.5 acres. We are located in the district of Saanich just outside of Victoria, BC. The Farm produces a wide variety of vegetables (over 40 types) and berries,specializing in beautiful mixed salad greens. We have a deep love, connection, and … Continue reading FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – New Mountain Farm Experienced Farm Hand – POSITION FILLED →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Three Oaks Farm Manager

Posted by Moss Dance on February 15, 2018

Three Oaks Farm is seeking a manager for an established 2 acre certified organic farm on the Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island. Owner has been farming for 20+ years and would like to take a back seat. Great opportunity for experienced farmhand to step up to management without the difficulties of establishing a new farm. All of our produce is marketed through Saanich Organics via our CSA, restaurants and grocers, and 2 Farmers Markets. Some background on Saanich Organics: We are a group of like-minded, food-security driven, community oriented farmers that have been growing the organic food movement here on Southern … Continue reading FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Three Oaks Farm Manager →