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FARM JOB: Vallican, BC – Elk Root Conservation Farm Society, Native Plant Educational Demonstration Gardens Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on June 22, 2023

Elk Root Conservation Farm Society in Vallican, BC is seeking a Native Plant Educational Demonstration Gardens Manager! ABOUT Elk Root Conservation Farm Society Elk Root Conservation Farm Society (ERC) is a grassroots not-for-profit educational demonstration farm located in Vallican, BC, that will obtain Organic Certification status in August 2023. Through research, innovation, hands-on demonstration, and education at Elk Root Conservation’s Educational Demonstration Farm, we strive to alleviate food insecurity, and to protect, restore and enhance fish, wildlife and pollinator habitat demonstrated by example through boots-on-the-ground habitat conservation projects. Our empowering educational workshops focus on ecological stewardship, wildlife conservation & habitat … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vallican, BC – Elk Root Conservation Farm Society, Native Plant Educational Demonstration Gardens Manager →

INTERNSHIP: Vallican, British Columbia – Elk Root Conservation Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 15, 2023

Elk Root Conservation Farm in Vallican, British Columbia is seeking three interns for the 2023 season! ABOUT Elk Root Conservation Farm Elk Root Conservation Farm (ERC) is a ‘beyond’ organic regenerative demonstration farm located adjacent to the ancestral Sinixt village site of n’kʔáwxtən, in Sinixt təmxwúlaʔxw and within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) at the confluence of the Slocan River and Little Slocan Rivers. Our farm offers educational workshops focused on ecological stewardship, wildlife conservation & habitat restoration, honey bee wellness & wild pollinator gardens, sustainability, ‘beyond’ organic regenerative gardening, biodiverse farming practices and local food security. Elk Root Conservation … Continue reading INTERNSHIP: Vallican, British Columbia – Elk Root Conservation Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Shared garden and forest in Vallican

Posted by Hailey Troock on September 21, 2021

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 The landholders of this opportunity in the Slocan Valley, in Vallican, are looking for the right farmer/s to share their land with. There is a small fenced area for market garden and lots of wooded area for small livestock grazing, foraging and mushroom cultivation. The landholders currently reside on-site with their family in the main residence. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The land can accommodate a small market garden, … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Shared garden and forest in Vallican →

WORK TRADE FOR ACCOMMODATION: VALLICAN, BC at Where the Pavement Used to End Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 19, 2019

Looking for farm accommodation for work trade? Where the Pavement Used to End Farm in beautiful Vallican, near Nelson, BC might be the right fit for you! ABOUT Where the Pavement Used to End We are a 3 acre homestead/hobby farm working towards expanding into a market garden and farm stand. We have a large vegetable garden and many fruit and nut trees along with about 65 laying hens and a roadside egg stand. We use organic practices however our farm is not certified organic. DESIRED QUALITIES Previous farm labour experience preferred, good work ethic, reliability. TASKS AT THE FARM Tasks will mainly be in … Continue reading WORK TRADE FOR ACCOMMODATION: VALLICAN, BC at Where the Pavement Used to End Farm →

Growing Kootenay Farmers – February 2015 Events

Posted by Laura Hannant on January 21, 2015 1 Comment

Hey Kootenay farmers and farm-curious folks! Here in the Creston Valley the robins are hanging around, our Stellar Seeds order is going in, and we’re pretty sure that spring is near. While winter hangs on, it feels like we should be do some indoor gathering – shared learning and dreaming for the season ahead! So, here’s what we’ve got lined up for a fun February… 1. Land Linking Session and Farmer Social – Slocan Valley When: Thursday, February 12, 1pm – 9pm Where: Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, BC V0G 2J0 Please RSVP: brownpapertickets.com/event/1152077 Join us … Continue reading Growing Kootenay Farmers – February 2015 Events →

Feb 12, Vallican, BC: YA Land Linking Workshop & Potluck Social in partnership with West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op

Posted by Sara Dent on January 08, 2015

Yeah Kootenays! Want Land? Got Land? Are you a farmer looking for land? Are you a landowner looking for farmers? We Want You! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land linking. If lucky, you may meet your future farmer, or find the right owner with a great piece of land to farm on! RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1152077 1pm-6pm Land Linking Workshop – Network, Talk Farm Business & Organizational Models, Leases & Licenses, Succession Planning 6pm-8pm Potluck & Social – Foodies & Farm Lovers: Join us for an evening of celebration for an all ages Young Agrarians dinner potluck. … Continue reading Feb 12, Vallican, BC: YA Land Linking Workshop & Potluck Social in partnership with West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op →