Tag Archives: Similkameen

FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND: Seeking land to grow pizza – Peachland, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on March 26, 2024

We have more land seekers and 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 FARMER Patricia Guest has been a visionary farmer, chef and food security supporter since 1979. She started one of the first agri-tourism operations in the Okanagan, which she ran from 1990 to 2003. She has been on a mission to introduce farm-fresh, local and organic ingredients to anyone who will listen. After starting My Country Garden in Kelowna in 1990, Patricia wrote a food and … Continue reading FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND: Seeking land to grow pizza – Peachland, BC →

APR 27-28 2024: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 21, 2024

We’re back with another work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as seeding, transplanting, building, cooking for the volunteers, and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate spring together! DATE: April 27-28, 2024. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able. (If you’d like to drop in to help leading up to the event, contact Dixon and … Continue reading APR 27-28 2024: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden →

OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on September 05, 2023 1 Comment

You’re invited to a work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with fall farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as building shelves, digging, planting garlic, canning, cooking, and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate the season together! DATE: October 28-29, 2023, weather-dependent. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able. (If you’d like to drop in to help leading up to the event, contact … Continue reading OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden →

FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Honest Food Farm, Farm help

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 16, 2021

Honest Food Farm in Cawston, BC is seeking farm help for the 2021 season! ABOUT Honest Food Farm We are a small, diverse, organic farm nestled in the semi desert Similkameen Valley. Our little town, Cawston, is known to be the organic capitol of Canada. We have been farming with our family for 23 years. Our roots take us back to one of the pioneering families in the organic movement in BC, Zebroff’s Organic Farm, growing organically since 1973. Our emphasis is growing using traditional and nature inspired principles, the fundimental elements of the grass root organic movement. We produce … Continue reading FARM JOB: Cawston, BC – Honest Food Farm, Farm help →

FARM JOBS: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics, Multiple Positions & Apprenticeships

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 15, 2020 2 Comments

Snowy Mountain Organics in Cawston, BC is hiring a Farm Administrator, Orchard Crew Leader, and Apprentices & Worker Bees for the 2020 season! ABOUT Snowy Mountain Organics Situated in the south Similkameen valley, approximately half way from Keremeos to Osoyoos, the farm lies on the west side of the river across the Chopaka bridge between the Similkameen and Chopaka first nations reserves. We produce tree fruits for sale in the lower mainland through the Farm Circle Organics collective at farmers markets, CSA’s, and farm gates. We have farmed organically for 36 years and our orchard trees, bushes and plants reflect our love for diversity. … Continue reading FARM JOBS: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics, Multiple Positions & Apprenticeships →

CO-OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 24, 2019

FARM INVESTORS WANTED Farm investors wanted to make Snowy Mountain Organics (near Cawston, BC) a cooperatively-owned farm, with the finances to bring the farm up to its true potential as a demonstration farm for organic techniques and as a gene bank of tree fruit and berry varieties. At this stage, the terms and structure of this opportunity are open to discussion. Please contact Lauren to discuss your ideas: Email: snowymtnfarm@gmail.com Farm Phone (We are rarely in house) 250-499-5715 Farm goals: continue to produce organic food for the people of B.C. build a demonstration farm that identifies, practices, and teaches … Continue reading CO-OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics →

FARM JOB: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics, Farm Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 22, 2019 2 Comments

Snowy Mountain Organics in Cawston, BC is seeking a Farm Worker for the 2019 season. About Snowy Mountain Organics Snowy Mountain Organics is a 25 acre farm, in which 12 acres are planted with an assortment of fruit trees. In order of ripening we have Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Plums, Apples (including quince) and Pears. We have been growing Organically for 35 years, and have focused on creating a diverse collection of new and heritage (delicious) varieties. We sell our produce at farmers markets in the lower mainland every weekend for the duration of the summer. Therefore Fridays are busy on the farm … Continue reading FARM JOB: CAWSTON, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics, Farm Worker →

June 24: Cawston, BC – Organic Only Farm Tour & Potluck

Posted by Emily Jubenvill on May 03, 2018

Is your dream all about farming alone and making a living on a small-scale farm? Meet Emilie at Organic Only Farm for a tour on June 24 in Cawston! How much can one person grow (with a bit of help here and there) and make a living? Organic Only is a small scale farm working to answer that question. In season 4, on 3/4 of an acre of leased land, Emilie faces the challenges that organic growing and mother nature present. Emilie is demonstrating that one can start a farm alone and make a living on the land. When: 4-7pm, Sunday, June 24th, 2018 Where: Organic … Continue reading June 24: Cawston, BC – Organic Only Farm Tour & Potluck →

SEPT 24: CAWSTON, BC – Blackbird Organics & Food of the Sun Farm Tour & Potluck

Posted by Moss Dance on September 20, 2017

Hay South Okanagan & Similkameen Farmers: Young Agrarians Farm events are coming your way! Join us for our first ever South OK/Similkameen farm tour at Blackbird Organics and Food of the Sun on Sunday, September 24! WHEN: Sunday, Sept 24, 2017, 2:00-7:30PM 2:00PM Farm Tours at Food of the Sun & Blackbird Organics (they are right across the road from each other!) 5:00PM potluck & social till 7:30PM WHERE: Meet at Blackbird Organics, 382 VLA Rd, Cawston, BC, V0X 1C1 Please Bring a dish to share! Kids are welcome 🙂 Please don’t bring dogs—the chickens like the place to themselves! Blackbird Organics … Continue reading SEPT 24: CAWSTON, BC – Blackbird Organics & Food of the Sun Farm Tour & Potluck →