Tag Archives: Squamish

FARM JOB: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm, Assistant Farm Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on November 28, 2019

Rootdown Farm in Pemberton, BC is hiring an Assistant Farm Manager for the 2020 season! About Rootdown Farm Established in 2009, we grow over 25 varieties of field and hoop-house vegetables and are committed to providing the finest local produce to the communities of Pemberton and Whistler through a weekly CSA Harvest Box program, restaurants, and grocery retailers. Our farm team is responsible for seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, harvesting and processing over 25 varieties of vegetables. Staff should display a fine balance of task efficiency with detail-oriented product quality in farm operation and customer service. We are a certified organic farm located in … Continue reading FARM JOB: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm, Assistant Farm Manager →

FARM JOBS: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm, Field Crew (3 positions available)

Posted by Michalina Hunter on November 28, 2019

Rootdown Farm in Pemberton, BC is hiring 3 field crew for the 2020 season! About Rootdown Farm Established in 2009, we grow over 25 varieties of field and hoop-house vegetables and are committed to providing the finest local produce to the communities of Pemberton and Whistler through a weekly CSA Harvest Box program, restaurants, and grocery retailers. Our farm team is responsible for seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, harvesting and processing over 25 varieties of vegetables. Staff should display a fine balance of task efficiency with detail-oriented product quality in farm operation and customer service. We are a certified organic farm located in the … Continue reading FARM JOBS: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm, Field Crew (3 positions available) →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 ACRES OF FARMLAND ON ACTIVE CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM – SQUAMISH VALLEY, BC

Posted by Ashlee Brillert on July 02, 2019

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. ABOUT THE LAND This three acre area of land for lease was previously used for hay and has been fallow for roughly eight years. In that time, it has been mowed occasionally. The land gets a lot of direct sunlight in the summer months, and the soil is quite silty/ sandy with little organic matter. The soil is also quite acidic, which is typical for Squamish … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3 ACRES OF FARMLAND ON ACTIVE CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM – SQUAMISH VALLEY, BC →

FARM JOB: LOWER MAINLAND, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics, Farmers’ Market Helpers

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 20, 2019

Snowy Mountain Organics is seeking Lower Mainland-based Farmers Market Helpers for the 2019 summer 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 simply enjoy being in sunshine, and playing with the earth, in a respectful and sustainable way. We sell our produce at farmers markets … Continue reading FARM JOB: LOWER MAINLAND, BC – Snowy Mountain Organics, Farmers’ Market Helpers →

Filled: APPRENTICESHIP: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 04, 2019

This position is now filled as of Feb 19, 2019. Please view Rootdown Farm’s farm job posting here. Rootdown Farm in Pemberton, BC is seeking an intern for the 2019 season! About Rootdown Farm We are an organic farm nestled in the Pemberton Valley among the Coast Range mountains of BC. We grow a variety of vegetables and market them locally to the Pemberton and Whistler communities through a weekly CSA Harvest Box program, restaurants and grocery retailers. We are committed to providing the finest of Pemberton produce and enjoy good food and hard work. Our farm team is responsible for planting, weeding, … Continue reading Filled: APPRENTICESHIP: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm →

FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Plenty Wild Farms, Organic Veggie Farm Worker 2019

Posted by Alyssa Belter on February 03, 2019 2 Comments

Interested in learning the ins and outs of how to run a profitable market garden business? Join our team for the 2019 farm season! ABOUT US Plenty Wild Farms is a small-scale, certified organic farm committed to providing high-quality veggies for our local community through farmers’ markets in Squamish & Whistler and our farm stand in Pemberton. We grow over 40 different varieties of vegetables on 2.5 acres using a compact tractor, BCS, other small hand tools & equipment and systems that focus on efficiency, productivity & soil health. Our farm is a positive, well-run, organized and safe place to work. … Continue reading FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Plenty Wild Farms, Organic Veggie Farm Worker 2019 →

FARM JOBS: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm, Field Staff

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 26, 2019

Rootdown Farm in Pemberton, BC is hiring two field staff for the 2019 season! About Rootdown Farm We are an organic farm nestled in the Pemberton Valley among the Coast Range mountains of BC. We grow a variety of vegetables and market them locally to the Pemberton and Whistler communities through a weekly CSA Harvest Box program, restaurants and grocery retailers. We are committed to providing the finest of Pemberton produce and enjoy good food and hard work. Our farm team is responsible for planting, weeding, harvesting and processing 25+ varieties of vegetables. Additionally, we grow about 1 acre of seed garlic. Rootdown … Continue reading FARM JOBS: PEMBERTON, BC – Rootdown Farm, Field Staff →

FARM JOB: PEMBERTON, BC – Four Beat Farm, Vegetable Farm Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 03, 2019

Do you enjoy fast-paced, outdoor labour? Want to work hard in the vegetable fields and to have time to pursue other projects and interests? Four Beat Farm is looking for a part-time farm worker for 2019 with opportunities for growth. ABOUT FOUR BEAT FARM Four Beat Farm is a certified organic, mixed vegetable operation in the Pemberton Meadows in Lilwat Territory. We operate on 15 acres of leased land close to the town of Pemberton with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the mountains. We are entering our fourth season and are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to grow for … Continue reading FARM JOB: PEMBERTON, BC – Four Beat Farm, Vegetable Farm Worker →

FEB 2: SQUAMISH-LILLOOET LAND LINK – WHISTLER, BC

Posted by Darcy Smith on December 05, 2018

SQUAMISH-LILLOOET LAND LINKING WORKSHOP Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019 | 1-6pm Location: Whistler Athletes’ Centre (Multi Purpose Room) – 1080 Legacy Way, Whistler, B.C. Stl’atl’imc, Lil’wat & Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory Refreshments & snacks provided. Please RSVP: Register now – and don’t forget to join the Facebook Land Linking event and share with your community! You can offer or request ride sharing in the Facebook event discussion, too. Questions about this event, or about the B.C. Land Matching Program? Reach out to our Community Manager Michalina Hunter at community@youngagrarians.org. Land Linking Workshop: Networking, Land Access Arrangements, B.C. Land Matching Program & Expert Panel! … Continue reading FEB 2: SQUAMISH-LILLOOET LAND LINK – WHISTLER, BC →

Business Mentorship Network – From the Ground Up Schoolyard Farms

Posted by Kristen Nammour on April 11, 2018

Name: Elizabeth Laing, as the farm coordinator for Squamish Helping Hands Society – a multi-faceted and passionate organization that operates an emergency homeless shelter, community drop-in centre, transition house, a food rescue program, school lunch program, gardens, etc. etc. etc. Where do you farm: From the Ground Up Schoolyard Farms, Squamish, BC What do you farm: Vegetables, herbs and flowers What type of business structure is your farm: Non-profit What is your land tenure? Are there special relationships that allow for this: We have a few boxes at our emergency shelter site, but most significantly we are partnering with 5 schools this year … Continue reading Business Mentorship Network – From the Ground Up Schoolyard Farms →