Tag Archives: Victoria

FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Belle-Isle Farm, Part-time Farm Hand/Collaborator!

Posted by Michalina Hunter on March 29, 2021

Belle-Isle Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Part-time Farm Hand or farming collaborator! ABOUT Belle-Isle Farm Belle-Isle Farm is a 1 acre market garden tucked against the North Side of Mount PKOLS. We grow a wide seasonal variety of fruits and vegetables, using all organic inputs and practices (but without a certification). The majority of our produce grown goes to our veggie box program (CSA), with the rest being sold at the Esquimalt Farmers Market and some local grocery stores. The majority of the farm work is done with hand tools and with the help of a rototiller and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Victoria, BC – Belle-Isle Farm, Part-time Farm Hand/Collaborator! →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acre Parcel at Lohbrunner Community Farm – Langford, BC

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on March 23, 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 Lohbrunner Community Farm has a 2 acre parcel of fertile farmland to lease out to a passionate farmer beginning in 2022! Located in Langford, BC, this opportunity is very close to dense urban development, and a solid customer base. The land at Lohbrunner is located on a seasonal (winter) floodplain. This results in a shorter growing season than most other farms in the area (roughly April/May-October) but … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2 Acre Parcel at Lohbrunner Community Farm – Langford, BC →

MAR 15, 2021: Urban Farming Workshop Webinar (Victoria, BC)

Posted by Azja Jones Martin on February 24, 2021

Would you like to become an urban farmer and learn how to create your own agriculture business in the city? We’re excited to bring you this event where you will learn the basics of running your own farming business in an urban landscape! ABOUT THE EVENT Join us for a FREE virtual 3-hour workshop on urban farming March 15th at 5PM where you could learn about the basic skills needed to run a successful urban farm! During this time, we will discuss: Farm design Farm management Farm operations Farm Economics Revenue streams & selling product Some of the necessary skills to create … Continue reading MAR 15, 2021: Urban Farming Workshop Webinar (Victoria, BC) →

FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Metchosin Farm, Farm Worker

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 11, 2021

Metchosin Farm in Metchosin, BC (near Victoria) is seeking a farm grower for the 2021 season and beyond! ABOUT Metchosin Farm Metchosin Farm is a small certified organic family-owned business growing 280+ varieties of seed crops and producing a wide diversity of plant starts and perennial fruit bushes. In addition, we develop new seed varieties and have successfully introduced new tomatoes, apples, chard, kale and other food crops to our customers in British Columbia and beyond. Located in scenic Metchosin and adjacent to two of the fastest-growing communities in Canada (Langford and Colwood) our 10-acre property of field and woodland … Continue reading FARM JOB: METCHOSIN, BC – Metchosin Farm, Farm Worker →

APPRENTICESHIP: SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC – The Quarry Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 10, 2021

Looking for a farm apprenticeship on Vancouver Island? Check out The Quarry Farm on Salt Spring Island! About The Quarry Farm We are a small community of growers and nature lovers who were gifted with the opportunity to look after 35 beautiful acres of forest, wetland, mountain bluffs and developing cultivated areas. We have a beautiful house with all modern amenities for meals and free time and a swimming pond on the property. We have lovely swimming lakes nearby and are 10 min away by car from Ganges and Fulford. The property was originally developed to be subdivided and has three wells … Continue reading APPRENTICESHIP: SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC – The Quarry Farm →

FARM JOBS: VICTORIA, BC – Sea Bluff Farm, Farmhands

Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 04, 2021

Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin (near Victoria, BC) is looking to hire two farm hands for the 2021 season! ABOUT SEA BLUFF FARM We are a 6-acre diverse vegetable farm located in Metchosin, a sweet rural enclave outside Victoria. While we grow a lot of greens and high value crops, we are most excited about really feeding people with our potatoes, squashes and brassicas. We grow about 40 varieties of fruits and veggies all year round. We are located on a bus route, a 10 minute walk from a stunning beach. There are great hiking and biking trails all around … Continue reading FARM JOBS: VICTORIA, BC – Sea Bluff Farm, Farmhands →

FARM JOB: VICTORIA, BC – Rebecca’s Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 19, 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 →

[FILLED] FARM JOB: VICTORIA , BC – Three Oaks Farm, Farm Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 08, 2021

This position has been filled. View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Blog Three Oaks Farm in Victoria, BC is seeking a Farm Manager! ABOUT Three Oaks Farm Seeking Crackerjack new farm manager to bring their experience and energy to one of the 3 Saanich Organics farms just outside of Victoria, BC. We have 2 certified organic acres in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley. Our systems are honed but a little dated and we could use some innovation from a person who has used newer methods. We are willing to buy new tools as needed! Owner has 20+years … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOB: VICTORIA , BC – Three Oaks Farm, Farm Manager →

FARM APPRENTICESHIPS: Salt Spring Island, BC – Heavenly Roots Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 04, 2021

Heavenly Roots Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC is seeking apprentices for the 2021 season! About Heavenly Roots Farm Heavenly Roots Farm is a market garden supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to a CSA program, two weekly markets and via wholesale to small retail stores on Salt Spring Island, BC. We are members of the BC EcoSeed Co-operative, a collaborative of farmers and seed growers. Together, we grow and market seeds through an online catalogue to farmers and gardeners in our region. We lease land at two sites: At the Burgoyne Valley Community Farm we grow the majority of our … Continue reading FARM APPRENTICESHIPS: Salt Spring Island, BC – Heavenly Roots Farm →

[FILLED] FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Northbrook Farm, Field Manager

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 14, 2020

This position has been filled. View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Board Northbrook Farm in Saanichton, BC is seeking a Field Manager! ABOUT Northbrook Farm Northbrook Farm began in 2000. Heather Stretch (with occasional assistance from her husband and sons) owns and runs this 7-acre certified organic mixed veggie and blueberry farm in the beautiful Mt Newton Valley of Southern Vancouver Island. Northbrook is a bustling farm situated within a 20-acre property where other businesses also operate. We are part of the Saanich Organics group of farms (www.saanichorganics.com) Along with partners Robin Tunnicliffe (Sea Bluff) and Rachel … Continue reading [FILLED] FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Northbrook Farm, Field Manager →