Tag Archives: Social Enterprise

FARMING OPPORTUNITY: Shelter Farm Seeking Farmers – Port Alberni, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on March 28, 2023

About The Land Shelter Farm is located on a 172-acre ALR property in the Alberni Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD). Historically, the farm was a conventional agriculture, potato farm. The Port Alberni Shelter Society has been farming it as a market garden for the past few years. Our current labour pool can only successfully farm 2 of our large annual crop fields, leaving the 3rd field fallow and open to be farmed. It is a 0.8-acre of cultivated field, fully enclosed with 8′-high fencing. In addition, 80+ acres of grassland is available that could be cultivated as well. The vast majority … Continue reading FARMING OPPORTUNITY: Shelter Farm Seeking Farmers – Port Alberni, BC →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Clutch Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on May 10, 2022

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth 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. The 2022 Mentee Cohort have been working and planning with the support of their Mentors and we are  thrilled to profile them and wish them lots of success for the year ahead! Watch out for applications to open again in fall of 2022! Hi, I’m Mel Weston, part of Clutch … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Clutch Farm →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Suelo & Faa

Posted by Melanie Buffel on May 04, 2022

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth 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. The 2022 Mentee Cohort have been working and planning with the support of their Mentors and we are  thrilled to profile them and wish them lots of success for the year ahead! Watch out for applications to open again in fall of 2022! My name is Teresa Porter. I operate … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Suelo & Faa →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – City Beet Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on April 26, 2022

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth 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. The 2022 Mentee Cohort have been working and planning with the support of their Mentors and we are  thrilled to profile them and wish them lots of success for the year ahead! Watch out for applications to open again in fall of 2022! Hello! My name is Liana, I use … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – City Beet Farm →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Gibsons Farm Produce

Posted by Melanie Buffel on April 20, 2022 2 Comments

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth 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. The 2022 Mentee Cohort have been working and planning with the support of their Mentors and we are  thrilled to profile them and wish them lots of success for the year ahead! Watch out for applications to open again in fall of 2022! My name is Alisha M’Lot, and I … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Gibsons Farm Produce →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – A Rocha

Posted by Melanie Buffel on April 15, 2022

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth 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. The 2022 Mentee Cohort have been working and planning with the support of their Mentors and we are  thrilled to profile them and wish them lots of success for the year ahead! Watch out for applications to open again in fall of 2022! My name is Carly Richardson, I manage … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – A Rocha →

Sole Food Street Farms 2016 Seasonal Volunteer Program, Vancouver, BC

Posted by Kristen Nammour on January 30, 2016

A season-long volunteer position at Sole Food Street Farms is for individuals with a serious interest in urban agriculture and social enterprise.  The program provides each participant with the opportunity to spend a season working on an urban farming operation.  Most of the education will be through hands-on experience and the skills learned will be focused on agriculture and social sustainability in an urban context.  About Sole Food Street Farms: Sole Food is a Vancouver, B.C. -based social enterprise that transforms vacant urban land into street farms that grow artisan quality fruits and vegetables. Our mission is to empower individuals … Continue reading Sole Food Street Farms 2016 Seasonal Volunteer Program, Vancouver, BC →