Tag Archives: sustainable living

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 1 acre for off-grid growing – Salmo, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on April 24, 2025

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 Nestled in a rural community that values self-reliance and neighbourly connection, this off-grid Salmo property offers up to 1 acre of land with housing potential for the right farmer. This is a great opportunity for an innovative grower passionate about drought-resistant cultivation and specialized crops like herbal medicines and teas. The primary … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 1 acre for off-grid growing – Salmo, BC →

FARM THE BASIN: Back to the Biointensive Basics with the Kootenay Society for Sustainable Living (VIDEO)

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 01, 2019

Sharon and James are sustainable mini-farmers, natural builders, and environmentalists. Over the last five years they have been on a journey to become self-reliant and to transition towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Amongst meeting and learning from a variety of experts in their fields, as interns at Ecology Action they studied under John Jeavons to learn how to not only grow their own complete diet, but to bring sustainable agriculture back to their community as teachers. All of their experiences have led them back to what’s most important: to help build a strong, healthy community of localized and sustainable living. … Continue reading FARM THE BASIN: Back to the Biointensive Basics with the Kootenay Society for Sustainable Living (VIDEO) →