Tag Archives: Victoria

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2+ Acres of Undeveloped Land for Farm Use – Central Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on September 16, 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 This 7 acre property is mostly forested with about 2 acres of land that has been clear in the past and used for hobby farming, but has been left fallow in recent years. The 2 acre field was cultivated in spring 2021 and is now overgrown with blackberries. There is a 8 gpm well on the property that would be available for agricultural use and there is … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2+ Acres of Undeveloped Land for Farm Use – Central Saanich, BC →

OCT 3, 2021: LANGFORD, BC – Land Social at Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on September 08, 2021

You’re invited to a socially-distanced outdoor Land Social at Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op in Langford, 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 and farm interns are up to – join us for the event.  This event will tour Lohbrunner Community Farm, a cooperatively managed farm owned by FarmFolk CityFolk, which includes garden space for core co-op members as well as two market garden operations. We’ll tour the farm, network, and look at the steps to building a successful land sharing relationship. Your regional … Continue reading OCT 3, 2021: LANGFORD, BC – Land Social at Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2.5 Acres for Market Gardening and 10 Acres for Livestock – Central Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on August 19, 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 2-3 acres of beautiful farmland for market gardening as well as 10 acres for livestock are available for long-term lease in Central Saanich. The available land is on a 20 acre centrally located property with easy access within the ALR.  The available market garden space is three side-by-side fields at the front of the property, and 10 acres for livestock are available at the back. The property … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2.5 Acres for Market Gardening and 10 Acres for Livestock – Central Saanich, BC →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 09, 2021

Rebecca’s Garden in Victoria, BC is seeking to hire a part-time Farm Worker for the 2021 season!  ABOUT Rebecca’s Garden Rebecca’s Garden, about 1/2 acre, is a small operation producing certified organic vegetables, berry fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds and preserves. There are two farm locations. The first is nestled in the woods and grows the greens, roots, brassicas, berries, garlic, herbs, flowers and other shade loving crops. The second location is a south facing slope on open terrain and grows the sun lovers like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, melons, squash and beans. The first farm has raised beds, the preparation and … Continue reading FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden →

FARM JOB: SAANICHTON, BC – Seed Manager, Saanich Organics

Posted by Michalina Hunter on July 14, 2021

Saanich Organics, in Saanichton, BC, is seeking a Seed Manager! Saanich Organics is seeking a manager for its seed saving farm, Seeds of the Revolution, located in Saanichton. This is a full-time position with the option of time off in the winter. The ideal candidate is a hard worker with farming and seed growing background, and is ready for a self-directed but supported experience with the rad farmers of Saanich Organics! We are looking for someone who is positive, energetic, hardworking, and passionate about seed production and sustainable agriculture. Highly self-motivated and capable of working alone or managing a group. … Continue reading FARM JOB: SAANICHTON, BC – Seed Manager, Saanich Organics →

FARM JOB: Metchosin, BC – Sea Bluff Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on July 12, 2021

Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin (near Victoria), BC is seeking a Full Time Farm Hand Extraordinaire!! ABOUT Sea Bluff Farm Sea Bluff Farm is a certified organic, mixed vegetable and fruit farm that grows approximately 8 acres of produce. We grow a wide diversity of produce which we harvest and sell all 12 months of the year through our very popular and busy on-farm farm stand, a collaborative CSA program with Saanich Organics, and to a local farmers market. The farm is located in beautiful, rural Metchosin, BC, just west of Victoria, BC, and is minutes from the beach, Matheson … Continue reading FARM JOB: Metchosin, BC – Sea Bluff Farm, Farm Hand →

JOBS: KAMLOOPS & VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC – Seed Program Coordinators, FarmFolk CityFolk

Posted by Michalina Hunter on July 05, 2021

FarmFolk CityFolk is hiring two Seed Program Coordinators in the Vancouver Island and Interior Regions! ABOUT FarmFolk CityFolk FarmFolk CityFolk (FFCF) is a not-for-profit society connecting, empowering, and inspiring people to strengthen BC’s sustainable food systems. We develop, operate, and act as a catalyst for projects that support access to and production of local, sustainable food; support local growers and producers; provide access to and protection of farmland; and connect, educate, and celebrate with communities across BC. For over 25 years FFCF has been a leader in local food and sustainable agriculture working with businesses, policymakers, NGO partners, government, universities, … Continue reading JOBS: KAMLOOPS & VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC – Seed Program Coordinators, FarmFolk CityFolk →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Brewery/Cidery/Winery Potential on 7.5 Acres – Central Saanich, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on June 30, 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 This 7.5 acre field and building used to be a driving range, and the now landholders are making it available for growing hops or fruit and establishing a brewery/winery/cidery in the beautiful two-story building which could be converted from driving range/pro-shop to tasting room/retail/patio. The land was last used as a driving range in 2007, and has since been used for hay production. The land is nearly … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Brewery/Cidery/Winery Potential on 7.5 Acres – Central Saanich, BC →

FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – City’s Edge Farm, Farm Hand

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 15, 2021

City’s Edge Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Farm Hand! ABOUT City’s Edge Farm City’s Edge Farm is a tiny, but ambitious farm producing over 40 varieties of vegetables, herbs, berries and flowers. The farm is located on leased land in a rural neighbourhood just outside the urban containment boundary of Victoria, within biking or bussing distance of downtown. The farm is maintained using manual farm tools and a walk behind tractor. Produce is sold and distributed through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), a small weekly farm stand, as well as a couple small wholesale channels. City’s Edge was … Continue reading FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – City’s Edge Farm, Farm Hand →

FARM JOBS: Victoria + Langford + Sidney, BC – Growing Young Farmers Society, Summer Camp Grower Educators

Posted by Michalina Hunter on June 10, 2021

Growing Young Farmers Society in Victoria + Langford + Sidney, BC is seeking Summer Camp Grower Educators! ABOUT Growing Young Farmers Society We teach summer camps at three different farm locations. The three summer camps we are currently hiring for all are minimum of one week placements at the following 3 Garden/ Farm locations. 1) Government House (Victoria) Our Summer Camp location at Government House – is a large vegetable garden ususally used for school programs. In the summer, we use it as a teaching tool for summer camps to widen our ability to teach school-aged children all year round. … Continue reading FARM JOBS: Victoria + Langford + Sidney, BC – Growing Young Farmers Society, Summer Camp Grower Educators →