Tag Archives: Vancouver Island

SAANICH, BC: Apply for the Regenerative Farmer Program at the Sandown Centre

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on November 27, 2023

The Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture is an environmental and food systems non-profit in North Saanich, BC. They steward 83 acres of land owned by the District of North Saanich, and manage an on-site incubator farm, ecological restoration project, community garden, and several education programs. Sandown works to support new-entrant farmers and increase awareness of regenerative practices in the larger community, with the understanding that regenerative agriculture is necessary to climate resilience and the creation of a sustainable food system. ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Regenerative Farmer Program at Sandown is a 3-year (renewable) term incubator model which includes land access, … Continue reading SAANICH, BC: Apply for the Regenerative Farmer Program at the Sandown Centre

Nov 28, 2023: ONLINE – Better Together: Cooperative Solutions for Farmers

Posted by Chantelle Chan on October 31, 2023

Join Emi Do, YA’s Co-op Coordinator, for a hands-on look at how collaboration fits into your farm  Are you feeling intimidated about the prospect of tackling your farming enterprise on your own? This session is a great place to get your collaborative juices flowing. Explore the myths, challenges, and opportunities of the cooperative model. Hear from farmers that are actively in co-ops about how they’re using collaboration to tackle the barriers to farming in our current food landscape – and make their farms, lives, and communities work.  Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023  |  7-8:30 PM PST Location: Online on Indigenous … Continue reading Nov 28, 2023: ONLINE – Better Together: Cooperative Solutions for Farmers

Nov 21, 2023: ONLINE – Business Planning for Your Future Farm

Posted by Chantelle Chan on October 27, 2023 1 Comment

Join Young Agrarian’s Melanie Buffel for a hands-on look at exercising your business planning muscles. Are you thinking about starting a farm business or actively looking for land, but planning for your farm feels impossible with that big missing piece – the land? This session is a great starting point for planning how you’ll bring your farm to life, as well as figuring out just what land will be right for your business! Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023  |  7-8:30 PM PST Location: Online on Indigenous territories across what is today known as B.C. Join us from the comfort of … Continue reading Nov 21, 2023: ONLINE – Business Planning for Your Future Farm

FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND: Seeking land to grow kiwis in the Cowichan Valley – Vancouver Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on October 27, 2023

We have more land seekers and 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 FARMER Roger has been farming avocados, macadamia nuts and passionfruit in South Africa for 18 years in collaboration with his Canadian wife, Charlotte, who has been living in South Africa with Roger for the past 14 years. They now have a 2-year old daughter, and are immigrating back to Canada. Vancouver Island is where they feel at home and they are excited to be close … Continue reading FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND: Seeking land to grow kiwis in the Cowichan Valley – Vancouver Island, BC

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Chickens, Bees, and Market Gardening – Cowichan Bay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on October 17, 2023

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 2.5-acre ALR land is conveniently located in Cowichan Bay, only 10 minutes outside of downtown Duncan, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. It offers great access to market and housing options in town. There is approximately 1 acre of fenced livestock enclosure awaiting a new farmer. It has natural grass, periodically grazed by the neighbour’s sheep (about 8 of them), but not currently used … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1 Acre for Chickens, Bees, and Market Gardening – Cowichan Bay, BC

NOV 18, 2023: Cowichan, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Kat Roger on October 16, 2023

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together landholders and farmers seeking land to network, explore possible land matches, and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. Our B.C. Land Matching Program Manager Darcy Smith and our Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Land Matcher, Kiyomi Ito will be there to talk about how land matching supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, … Continue reading NOV 18, 2023: Cowichan, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmland for Lease for Field Crops, Livestock or Forage – North Courtenay, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 20, 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 farmland is on a 28 acre ALR property in North Courtenay (Merville) in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island. Approximately 10 acres have been newly developed by the current landholders – flattened, de-rocked, and mowed. Depending on the production type, the field may need additional levelling, rock-picking, and plowing. There is potential for expansion up to 20 acres. Approximately 6-7 acres, not included in the … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Farmland for Lease for Field Crops, Livestock or Forage – North Courtenay, BC

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-Acre Incubator Plots at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on September 20, 2023

 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. Two farm units are available at Haliburton Community Organic Farm. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with previous farming experience or education to build a farm business in a community of new farm businesses. About Haliburton Community Organic Farm Haliburton Farm is an incubator farm in Saanich, on the traditional unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ nation. It was cultivated in 2002, and is managed by the Haliburton Community … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-Acre Incubator Plots at Haliburton Community Organic Farm – Saanich, BC

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Business-Ready Greenhouses for Lease – Chemainus, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on August 28, 2023

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 14,600 square feet of fully set up greenhouses, available immediately. The greenhouses were built for cannabis operation, but never used. There are 4 greenhouses (30′ x 120′ each) connected side by side (could be separated). They are insulated and fully set up with fans, heating and irrigation systems. The irrigation system includes high performance filters, installed to meet the specifications for cannabis production – will supply … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Business-Ready Greenhouses for Lease – Chemainus, BC

SEP 17, 2023: Salt Spring Island, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Darcy Smith on August 27, 2023

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Co-hosted with the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together landholders and farmers seeking land to network, explore possible land matches, and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. Our Vancouver Island Land Matcher, Kiyomi Ito will be there to talk about how the B.C. Land Matching Program supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, … Continue reading SEP 17, 2023: Salt Spring Island, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP