Tag Archives: Vancouver

SEPT 26, 2021: AGASSIZ, BC – Land Social at Abundance Community Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on September 10, 2021

You’re invited to a socially-distanced outdoor Land Social at Abundance Community Farm in Agassiz, B.C.! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Abundance Community Farm is a novel experiment in collective farming and community building. Their mission is to create a community culture around creative expression, meaningful connection, and sustainable food production. The farm is owned by an individual, but is cooperatively managed by a collective of 4 additional core residents and various summer residents. … Continue reading SEPT 26, 2021: AGASSIZ, BC – Land Social at Abundance Community Farm →

FARM JOB: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 23, 2021

Zaklan Heritage Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking a full-time or part-time farm crew member for the 2021 season! ABOUT ZAKLAN HERITAGE FARM Zaklan Heritage farm is a small (2 acre) mixed vegetable farm situated in the heart of Canada’s fastest growing city- Surrey, BC. The farm is run by Gemma and Doug, we started the operation in 2013. We produce a wide range of vegetables using sustainable practices and ecologically friendly growing methods. We rely on small machinery and hand tools to do the majority of our work. We sell primarily to high end restaurants in Vancouver and a bit … Continue reading FARM JOB: SURREY, BC – Farm Crew at Zaklan Heritage Farm →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew – Part Time

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 04, 2021

River and Sea Flowers in Vancouver, BC is seeking a part-time Farm Crew member! ABOUT River and Sea Flowers River and Sea Flowers is a small family farm growing certified organic cut flowers on beautiful Westham Island in Delta BC, just 30 km from Vancouver. Established on shared family land in 2016, we grow a huge diversity of flowers on just over an acre, split between the field and a few stationary, rolling and heated hoop houses. Our harvest season goes from April right through to November. We attend farmer’s markets, supply florists and a farm gate stand, run a … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – River and Sea Flowers, Farm Crew – Part Time →

JOB OPPORTUNITY: LAND MATCHER – CENTRAL & NORTHERN B.C.

Posted by Darcy Smith on May 10, 2021 3 Comments

Young Agrarians is hiring a new Land Matcher for Central & Northern B.C. Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a networker and connector? If you’ve got that magic matchmaker quality – equal parts people skills, passion for local food systems, and computer-savvy project manager – we’d love to hear from you. Region: Central & Northern B.C. Deadline for Applications: 5pm Monday, May 31, 2021. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Young Agrarians is an educational resource network for new and young farmers in Canada that launched in 2012. In … Continue reading JOB OPPORTUNITY: LAND MATCHER – CENTRAL & NORTHERN B.C. →

FARM JOB: Vancouver & Delta, BC – Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Farm & Market Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 04, 2021

Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society in Vancouver & Delta, BC is seeking a Farm and Market Worker! ABOUT Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society Our schoolyard farms produce good food for the community, empower youth through vocational skills development, and serve as hands-on outdoor classrooms for students. In this key role, the Farm and Market Worker will be responsible for supporting the effective running of our bi-weekly produce markets, as well as production on our farm site in Delta. You will work with the Good Food team to support our educational farms towards our production, sales and educational goals. If you … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver & Delta, BC – Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, Farm & Market Worker →

FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – City Beet Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on May 04, 2021

City Beet Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Farm Hand for the 2021 season! ABOUT City Beet Farm City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Southlands in Vancouver. We grow vegetables and cut-flowers on 13 sites made up of front and backyards. We sell our produce and flowers through our weekly CSA, pop-up markets and select grocers. We look forward to sharing knowledge and providing a collaborative and supportive work environment. It’s City Beet’s ninth season but its first season with the current ownership, so it’s an exciting time to get … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – City Beet Farm, Farm Hand →

FARM JOB: Pitt Meadows, BC – Blooming Meadows, Summer Youth Farm Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 28, 2021

Blooming Meadows in Pitt Meadows, BC is seeking a Summer Youth Farm Worker! ABOUT Blooming Meadows Blooming Meadows is a small mixed farm run by two sisters. We primarily grow flowers and garlic in Pitt Meadows. We use natural and sustainable growing practices and consider the environment in the choices we make on the farm and in floral design. DESIRED QUALITIES Hard worker, self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and also on solo tasks. JOB TASKS Seeding, planting, weeding, weeding, weeding, harvesting, washing, scouting for pests, researching natural pest control options and plant health, cleaning and organizing floral … Continue reading FARM JOB: Pitt Meadows, BC – Blooming Meadows, Summer Youth Farm Worker →

FARM JOB: Langley, BC – A Rocha Canada, Summer Farm Assistant

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 19, 2021

A Rocha Canada Brooksdale Environmental Centre in Surrey/Langley, BC is seeking a Summer Farm Assistant! ABOUT A Rocha Canada Brooksdale Environmental Centre A Rocha Farm at Brooksdale is a 2.5-acre mix vegetable production farm that follows organic principles. While transitioning to no-till agriculture we do at times use a Kubota tractor with a tiller and disk, 2 Planet Juniors with associated implements, and 2 BCS Tractors with associated implements. Our sales channels include a 140+ CSA, farm gate market, and restaurants. A Rocha Brooksdale is a non-profit environmental organization located on a 27-acre property with farmlands, wetlands, and a river … Continue reading FARM JOB: Langley, BC – A Rocha Canada, Summer Farm Assistant →

FARM JOB: LANGLEY, BC – A Rocha Canada, CSA Farm Assistant Coordinator

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 19, 2021

A Rocha Canada Brooksdale Environmental Centre in Langley, BC is seeking a CSA Farm Assistant Coordinator! ABOUT A Rocha Canada Brooksdale Environmental Centre A Rocha Farm at Brooksdale is a 2.5-acre mix vegetable production farm that follows organic principles. While transitioning to no-till agriculture we do at times use a Kubota tractor with a tiller and disk, 2 Planet Juniors with associated implements, and 2 BCS Tractors with associated implements. Our sales channels include a 140+ CSA, farm gate market, and restaurants. A Rocha Brooksdale is a non-profit environmental organization located on a 27-acre property with farmlands, wetlands, and a … Continue reading FARM JOB: LANGLEY, BC – A Rocha Canada, CSA Farm Assistant Coordinator →

FARM JOB: DELTA, BC – KPU Farm Schools, Livestock Manager & Field Assistant

Posted by Michalina Hunter on April 15, 2021

The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is currently seeking applicants for the position of Livestock Manager and Field Assistant at KPU Farm Schools – Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School (TFNFS). We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Livestock Manager and Field Assistant at the Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School the 2021 growing season. This position will manage all livestock operations including laying hens and hog production operations. TFNFS manages a flock of 99 certified organic laying hens. Hens are rotated on pasture weekly and eggs are sold through our … Continue reading FARM JOB: DELTA, BC – KPU Farm Schools, Livestock Manager & Field Assistant →