Tag Archives: Summerland

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5 acres for livestock or veggies with housing – Summerland, BC

Posted by Haley Schonhofer on November 26, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Centrally located in the Okanagan, on the outskirts of Summerland, this beautiful five-acre turn-key farm is available for lease, with housing on-site! Farming opportunities are abundant here: the property features three pasture spaces totalling 3.5 acres, barn space with outdoor runs for livestock between fields, and a chicken coop with an outdoor … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 5 acres for livestock or veggies with housing – Summerland, BC →

INTERNSHIP: Summerland, BC – Braden Hill Orchard and Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 18, 2024

Braden Hill Orchard and Farm in Summerland, BC is seeking an intern for the 2024 season! ABOUT Braden Hill Orchard and Farm We are a small (~5 acre), regenerative polyculture orchard and market garden in the South Okanagan. Our primary crop is apples (McIntosh and Spartan), which are sold to a local cidery. We grow annual and perennial vegetables and small fruit for the Penticton and Summerland Farmers’ Markets, local grocery stores, and our local food resource centre. We have an elderly Massey Ferguson that we use as little as possible, but an intern may learn to use and care … Continue reading INTERNSHIP: Summerland, BC – Braden Hill Orchard and Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 2 acres for Market Garden – Summerland, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 16, 2023 2 Comments

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 property is an incredible, turn-key opportunity to establish a successful market garden in the heart of Summerland. Around 1.6 acres in size, this plot was previously farmed for seven years by a successful, organic-certified market gardener. The farmer has since moved on to a larger plot of land in order to scale up their business, and has left a great set up for a new … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 2 acres for Market Garden – Summerland, BC →

FARM JOB: Summerland, BC – JOY Grounds, onsite Spanish-speaking soil lover

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 04, 2023

JOY Grounds in Summerland, BC is seeking an onsite (Spanish-speaking would be bonus) soil lover! ABOUT enJOY grounds We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual or couple to live on-site in Summerland BC. The combined skillsets would include a farm business planner, gardener, labourer, 2022/2023 winter caretaker. We are also looking for help with homemaking, meal prep, and preserving foods during the summer/fall. Could be an individual or a couple but we think likely best suited for a couple or individual. As we build out the farm model and business, we anticipate there being additional work opportunities, however … Continue reading FARM JOB: Summerland, BC – JOY Grounds, onsite Spanish-speaking soil lover →

FARM JOB: Summerland, BC – JOY grounds, Onsite Spanish-speaking Soil lover

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 20, 2022

JOY Grounds in Summerland, BC is seeking an onsite Spanish-speaking soil lover! ABOUT JOY grounds We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual or couple to live on site in Summerland BC. The combined skillsets would include a farm business planner, gardener, labourer, 2022/2023 winter caretaker. We are also looking for help with homemaking and preserving foods during the summer/fall. Could be an individual or a couple but we think likely best suited for a couple. As we build out the farm model and other business, we anticipate there being additional work opportunities, however to start, ideally this couple … Continue reading FARM JOB: Summerland, BC – JOY grounds, Onsite Spanish-speaking Soil lover →

FARM JOB: Summerland, BC – Sunkiss Acres, Berry picker & labourer

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 17, 2021

Sunkiss Acres in Summerland, BC is seeking a Berry picker and labourer! ABOUT Sunkiss Acres Sunkiss Acres is nestled in the beautiful Garnet Valley of Summerland. My husband and I planted 5.5 acres of Haskap berry bushes in 2017. The Haskap is one of the most nutritious superberry discoveries in recent years. It is naturally delicious with a unique tangy sweet flavour. Haskap have 3 times the antioxidants and 4 times the anthocyanin of blueberries. Our Haskap field is sloped facing west and receives an abundance of sun the majority of the day. We have dedicated our effort in growing … Continue reading FARM JOB: Summerland, BC – Sunkiss Acres, Berry picker & labourer →

FARM JOBS: Westbank, BC – Paynter’s Fruit Market, Farm Crew

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 15, 2021

paynters fruit market

Paynter’s Fruit Market in Westbank, BC is seeking full-time and part-time Farm Crew Members for the 2021 season! ABOUT Paynter’s Fruit Market We have 15 acres garden and 15 acres orchard. Some of our produce in the garden include, cucumbers, zucchini, salad mix, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, yellow watermelon, musk melons, kale, herbs and much more. Our orchard includes peaches, apples, pears, plums and apricots. Our farm team harvests everything by hand every morning and bring it directly to our fruit stand located on the farm. We value supporting our community and our community supports us! … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Westbank, BC – Paynter’s Fruit Market, Farm Crew →

Updates from the Okanagan Land Matcher: Summerland Success!

Posted by Tessa Thompson on June 18, 2020 3 Comments

pravin and tony summerland

I stopped in recently to check in with Pravin and Tony in Summerland, two of the B.C. Land Matching Program participants who were successfully matched last year. Pravin was matched with 18 acres of land for a vineyard and it just so happened to be vine planting day! He’s struggled to secure labour this spring because of COVID19, but still managed to get 17 workers out in the field including his Dad, cousins, sister Navneet   and workers from Spain, Jamaica and Mexico. Navneet is trimming vine roots that are covered in wax to prevent rot and soaked in seaweed juice … Continue reading Updates from the Okanagan Land Matcher: Summerland Success! →

[Filled] FARM JOB: SUMMERLAND, BC – Garnett Hollow Organic Farm, Horticultural Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 15, 2020

Garnett Hollow Organic Farm, farm job, summerland, okanagan

This position has been filled. View more farm jobs and apprenticeships here.  Garnett Hollow Organic Farm in Summerland BC, is seeking a Horticultural Worker for the 2020 season!  ABOUT Garnett Hollow Organic Farm Garnett Hollow Organic Farm is nestled beside Eneas Creek in Garnett Valley, Summerland, BC. On two acres beside the house, we produce Asparagus and a variety of Leafy Greens in the field and have two greenhouses and hoop tunnels to extend the season for Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and Zucchini as well as for propagation. We lease 10 acres on a beautiful bench above the property where we grow main crop root veggies, a wide variety … Continue reading [Filled] FARM JOB: SUMMERLAND, BC – Garnett Hollow Organic Farm, Horticultural Worker →