Tag Archives: Saanich

SAANICH, BC: Apply for the Regenerative Farmer Program at the Sandown Centre

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 27, 2023

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 →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-Acre Incubator Plots at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 20, 2023

 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. Two farm units are available at Haliburton Community Organic Farm. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with previous farming experience or education to build a farm business in a community of new farm businesses. About Haliburton Community Organic Farm Haliburton Farm is an incubator farm in Saanich, on the traditional unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ nation. It was cultivated in 2002, and is managed by the Haliburton Community … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-Acre Incubator Plots at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC →

FARM JOBS: Victoria, BC – Saanich Organics, farmhand & part time delivery driver and salad packer

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 10, 2023

Saanich Organics in Victoria, BC is seeking a farmhand &  a part-time delivery driver and salad packer. These jobs could be combined! ABOUT Saanich Organics Saanich Organics has been moving veggies from our farms to Victoria tables since 2002. We are a group of three farms that work together to streamline the marketing part of our operations. We have a 200-member CSA, wholesale to restaurants, and supply four farmer’s markets and 2 busy farm stands. The position is located at Northbrook Farm in the Mt Newton Valley and is part of an exciting project within Saanich Organics. As a seed … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Victoria, BC – Saanich Organics, farmhand & part time delivery driver and salad packer →

FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Square Root Farm, Farm Workers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 09, 2023 2 Comments

Square Root Farm in Saanichton, BC is seeking two farm workers! ABOUT Square Root Farm Square Root is in Central Saanich on 7 acres of rented land in the Mount Newton Valley at 1438 Mt Newton Cross-Road. We started our farm in 2006, inspired by the great local farmers we apprenticed with.  We are certified organic and 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 for the farmers market, our CSA and for restaurants. Our farm is … Continue reading FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Square Root Farm, Farm Workers →

FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Saanich Organics & Seeds of the Revolution, Seed Marketing Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 14, 2023

Saanich Organics & Seeds of the Revolution in Saanichton, BC is seeking a Seed Marketing Manager! ABOUT Saanich Organics & Seeds of the Revolution Saanich Organics is a group of farmers that work together to sell our produce. Seeds of the Revolution is the seed business we started over a decade ago when we realized that food sovereignty starts with seed. Motivated in equal parts by concern over corporate consolidation in control of our seed supply and loving fascination with the incredible beauty and promise of seed, we started growing our own. We produce high quality, bioregionally adapted organic seed … Continue reading FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Saanich Organics & Seeds of the Revolution, Seed Marketing Manager →

FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Farmhand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 14, 2023

Three Oaks Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Farmhand! ABOUT Three Oaks Farm Our 1.5 acre certified organic farm is part of a 5 acre piece of land in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley, 30 mins from Victoria and 5 mins from nearby commercial centres. We grow 40 different veggie crops and specialize in Spring and Fall veggie seedlings, salad greens, carrots, leeks, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, strawberries. Most of our produce is marketed through a farmer-driven distribution business, Saanich Organics. We have a 150 member CSA, attend 3 Farmers Markets, and do restaurant sales. We have a seed business … Continue reading FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Three Oaks Farm, Farmhand →

FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre Incubator Plot at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on December 14, 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. A 1-acre plot is available to lease at Haliburton Community Organic Farm starting January 2023. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with previous farming experience or education to build a farm business in a supportive environment, on a turn-key ready to grow plot! About Haliburton Community Organic Farm Haliburton Farm is an incubator farm on land owned by the District of Saanich, on the traditional unceded territories of the … Continue reading FILLED – LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre Incubator Plot at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC →

AUG 14, 2022: SAANICH, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Peas n’ Carrots Farm

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on July 21, 2022

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Peas n’ Carrots Farm in Saanich, B.C! Want to connect with fellow farmers and food lovers? Come out to take a break, share food, and nerd out on farming on August 14th! Farmer Katie runs Peas n’ Carrots Farm on leased land she accessed through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Now in her second full year on the land, she grows mixed vegetables for a CSA, her onsite farm stand and two farmers’ markets. Production is focused on the food staples that keep Katie’s family fed and ignite a passion for … Continue reading AUG 14, 2022: SAANICH, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Peas n’ Carrots Farm →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Lifecycles, Fruit Tree Care Specialist

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 20, 2022

Lifecycles, in Victoria, BC is seeking a Fruit Tree Care Specialist! ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: LifeCycles is a charitable society working to cultivate community health by connecting people with the food they eat and the land it comes from. We support the region in growing, accessing and eating local food in ways that foster biodiversity and enhance our urban environment. Since 2018 LifeCycles has offered a specialized Fruit Tree Care Service to help local tree owners better take care of their little piece of Greater Victoria’s urban orchard. Our specialty is Restoration Pruning, which is a multi-step process to rejuvenate old … Continue reading FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Lifecycles, Fruit Tree Care Specialist →

FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Andrew’s Farm Stand, CSA Coordinator

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 15, 2022

Andrew’s Farm Stand, in Saanichton, BC is seeking a CSA Coordinator for the 2022 season! About Andrew’s Farm Stand We are a 15 acre organic thriving local farm, with fields distributed across the Saanich Peninsula, we are passionate about growing quality food sustainably. Our fields are located throughout Central Saanich. We produce strawberries, garlic, salad mix, beets, tomatoes and carrots among other crops and last year we even branched into a flower maze! We are looking for someone hard working and experienced in intensive small scale farming to fill the position of CSA Coordinator role for the 2022 season (March-November). … Continue reading FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Andrew’s Farm Stand, CSA Coordinator →