Tag Archives: Vancouver

How To Start Farming In British Columbia

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on June 02, 2025

A starter kit for those wondering how to start farming in British Columbia. Young Agrarians (YA) is a farmer to farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological, organic and regenerative farmers in Canada. Read more about us here. Young Agrarians recognizes the unresolved Indigenous land title and rights in the diverse territories in what is today called Canada. As we live and work in the context of and in response to a colonial system of laws and policies, it is important to acknowledge the historical and ongoing impact of agriculture and land enclosure on Indigenous lands and food systems. … Continue reading How To Start Farming In British Columbia →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Market Crew

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 30, 2025

Cropthorne Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Market Crew! ABOUT Cropthorne Farm Cropthorne Farm is a Certified Organic family farm located on Westham Island, in Delta. We have been growing a great diversity of high quality organic food since 2009 and are passionate about what we do. Throughout the year we participate in several Vancouver Farmers Markets which allows us to share the beautiful bounty of our farm with the Lower Mainland community. DESIRED QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS: Able to operate and present in a professional and positive manner. Enthusiastic, reliable and punctual. An excellent … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Market Crew →

Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm Community Workshops

Posted by Seth Friedman on May 16, 2025

The University of British Columbia’s Centre for Sustainable Food Systems is excited to announce that registration for their 2025 Community Workshop series is now open!    The UBC Farm hosts a wide range of workshops covering topics from basic gardening to herbalism, cooking, baking, beekeeping, foraging, mushroom cultivation, food preservation, and much more.  All of their workshops are beginner friendly and open to everyone, so please share with your networks!  Most of their workshops will be conducted in person, and, starting in July, they will also be offering several online workshops.  Student/senior pricing is available. For more details and to … Continue reading Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm Community Workshops →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Ice Cap Organics, West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 24, 2025

Ice Cap Organics in Vancouver, BC is seeking a West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff! ABOUT Ice Cap Organics Ice Cap Organics is a family-owned and operated mixed vegetable farm growing local produce in the Pemberton Meadows since 2009. We are looking for staff for our market in the West End every Saturday from 7 am to around 3-3:30 pm. We’ve been doing this market since 2009 and it is a busy bustling event! We’ll need help at this market from late May to end of October. Work will include setting up market tents, tables etc. and putting out produce … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Ice Cap Organics, West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, British Columbia – City Beet Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on April 09, 2025

City Beet Farm in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking a Farm Hand! ABOUT City Beet Farm City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in the Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Southlands neighbourhoods of Vancouver on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territory. We grow vegetables and cut-flowers on 15 sites made up of front and backyards. We use ecological farming practices that improve the long-term health of the soil and support biodiversity. We are a small team and work alongside many neighbours: our relationship with the local community is very important to us. We sell our produce and flowers … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, British Columbia – City Beet Farm, Farm Hand →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Market Sales Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025

UBC Farm (University of British Columbia) in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking a Market Sales Coordinator! ABOUT UBC (University of British Columbia) Farm The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) comprises the research, teaching and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm, as well as sustainable food systems research and teaching that takes place across UBC campus, British Columbia, Canada, and around the globe. CSFS associate members work on the development of innovations in agroecosystem management for food security and ecosystem services, while honouring, respecting, and protecting diverse ecosystems and knowledge pathways within Indigenous and agrarian food systems. DESIRED QUALITIES We … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Market Sales Coordinator →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – City Beet Farm, Assistant Farm Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025

City Beet Farm in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager! ABOUT City Beet Farm City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in the Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Southlands neighbourhoods in Vancouver. We grow vegetables and cut flowers on 15 sites made up of front and backyards. We are a small team and work alongside many neighbours: our relationship with the local community is very important to us. We sell our produce and flowers through our weekly CSA, pop-up market and partnerships with local community food security organizations. We aim to provide a collaborative and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – City Beet Farm, Assistant Farm Manager →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Grandview Woodland Food Connection, Britannia šxʷqʷeləwən ct Indigenous Gardener

Posted by Lourdes Still on January 27, 2025

The Grandview Woodland Food Connection in Vancouver, BC is looking for a new Britannia šxʷqʷeləwən ct Indigenous Gardener! ABOUT Grandview Woodland Food Connection The Grandview Woodland Food Connection at Britannia Community Centre is cultivating a connection to the land, food-growing knowledge, and skills throughout our garden programs. We work with students and community members in our 10,000+ sq. ft. garden areas where folks can gain hands-on food-growing experience and ecological knowledge, while providing freshly grown veggies and fruits for various school and community food programs. The šxʷqʷeləwən ct (One heart, one mind) garden surrounding the Carving Pavilion, is a garden … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Grandview Woodland Food Connection, Britannia šxʷqʷeləwən ct Indigenous Gardener →

FARM JOB: Burnaby, BC – Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm, FIELD CREWS

Posted by Lourdes Still on January 13, 2025

Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm in Burnaby, BC is seeking two field crews! ABOUT Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm is a non-profit small-scale ecologically-sustainable farm (0.5+ acres) operation located at ISKCON Vancouver (or the Hare Krishna Temple), in South Burnaby, BC. For over a decade now, we have been cultivating four types of marigolds. As we approach Spring 2025, we are excited to announce that this will be our fifth year of growing over 16+ different varieties of flowers both in the field and in high tunnels. Following the instructions of Founder-acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami … Continue reading FARM JOB: Burnaby, BC – Vancouver Pushpanjali Flower Farm, FIELD CREWS →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Schoolyard Farm Market Lead

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on December 30, 2024

Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Schoolyard Farm Market Lead! ABOUT Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society Fresh Roots’ two Vancouver Schoolyard Farm sites are in East and South Vancouver and total approximately 1.1 acres of growing space. Our cooler is located at a third site and our office space is at yet another location. We also do some deliveries to neighborhood houses and restaurants. This translates to a lot of driving around with vegetables stuffed in every crevice of the Fresh Roots’ truck. The Fresh Roots Farm Team operates our educational farms towards our production, … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Schoolyard Farm Market Lead →