Tag Archives: Young Agrarians

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: Lac La Biche, AB – Sand Springs Ranch

Posted by Kolby Peterson on February 06, 2023 1 Comment

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain hands on experience on a large organic family farm?  Sand Springs Ranch is offering a unique apprenticeship program providing experience in either 1) organic, grass fed beef cow/calf operation or 2) organic vegetable production and marketing. We are accepting up to 4 apprentices for 2023. About the Farm Sand Springs Ranch, located near Lac La Biche, Alberta is run by Ty and Janice Shelton, their daughter Jolene and son Tyler.  Including Ty and Janice’s grandchildren, there are 3 generations working on this farm. A 100 % Certified Organic farm, Sand Springs Ranch includes … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: Lac La Biche, AB – Sand Springs Ranch →

FARM JOB: Lillooet, British Columbia – Golden Cariboo Honey, Beekeeper

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 06, 2023

Golden Cariboo Honey in Lillooet, British Columbia is seeking a Beekeeper! ABOUT Golden Cariboo Honey Golden Cariboo Honey is a honey and nucleus colony producer located in Lillooet BC. We provide honey to our local community and sell colonies to other commercial honey operations throughout Western Canada. We have been producing honey in the area for four generations. Our number one goal is to keep healthy and thriving colonies. DESIRED QUALITIES The most important quality is a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in bees. You will get all the experience and mentorship you need to be a capable … Continue reading FARM JOB: Lillooet, British Columbia – Golden Cariboo Honey, Beekeeper →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Cattle Ranch outside Hudson’s Hope, BC

Posted by Morgan Kitchen on February 06, 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 Located outside of picturesque Hudson’s Hope on 5760 acres is an opportunity for an experienced cattle person to join an established 500 head cow/calf operation. Everything to operate a cattle operation of this size is in place. Cattle handling facilities, grazing pasture, hay land, and equipment. The landholder is looking for an individual or family to join in the cattle herd operations while also the potential to be … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Cattle Ranch outside Hudson’s Hope, BC →

Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Jacob Beaton

Posted by Alex on February 03, 2023

Do you want to learn about Indigenous Food Sovereignty? Join for an in-depth conversation with Jacob Beaton, an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur and leader! In this conversation we’ll be diving into what Indigenous Food Sovereignty means and how to make it a reality. Jacob Beaton, who operates Tea Creek Farm in Kitwanga, BC, will be leading the discussion and sharing his own work starting a farm that puts land-based Indigenous food sovereignty at its centre. We’ll discuss concrete steps to fight systemic racism and how to increase our own awareness of Indigenous food sovereignty and advocate for it more broadly. We … Continue reading Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Jacob Beaton →

FARM JOB: Kingston, ON – Root Radical CSA, Team Lead

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 31, 2023

Root Radical CSA in Kingston, ON is seeking a Team Lead! ABOUT Root Radical CSA Root Radical Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a successful organic farm which has grown a wide variety of vegetables since 2007. We sell our vegetables through the CSA model to about 250 member households in Kingston and on Howe Island. We are known for our high-quality great-tasting vegetables, our friendly, organized and accommodating customer service, and the environmental education opportunities offered to our community. We are a team of about six people. In the garden, most work is done by hand or with human-powered tools. … Continue reading FARM JOB: Kingston, ON – Root Radical CSA, Team Lead →

FARM JOB: Delta, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Field Supervisor

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 31, 2023

Cropthorne Farm in Delta, BC is seeking a Field Supervisor! ABOUT Cropthorne Farm Cropthorne Farm is a 24 acre, certified organic market vegetable farm located on Westham Island near Ladner, BC. We harvest every week of the year and sell our produce at 2 weekly farmers markets in Vancouver, at our farmstand, through our 3 seasonal CSA programs serving 300+ members and to top Vancouver restaurants. We focus on annual field crops, in addition we have 4 greenhouses for summer crops as well as winter growing. We are passionate farmers who love what we do and are excited to share … Continue reading FARM JOB: Delta, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Field Supervisor →

FARM JOB: Delta, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Post Harvest Supervisor

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 31, 2023 2 Comments

Cropthorne Farm in Delta, BC is seeking a Post Harvest Supervisor! ABOUT Cropthorne Farm Cropthorne Farm is a 24 acre, certified organic market vegetable farm located on Westham Island near Ladner, BC. We harvest every week of the year and sell our produce at 2 weekly farmers markets in Vancouver, at our farmstand, through our 3 seasonal CSA programs serving 300+ members and to top Vancouver restaurants. We focus on annual field crops, in addition we have 4 greenhouses for summer crops as well as winter growing. We are passionate farmers who love what we do and are excited to … Continue reading FARM JOB: Delta, BC – Cropthorne Farm, Post Harvest Supervisor →

FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Four Beat Farm, Greenhouse Production Lead

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 31, 2023

Four Beat Farm in Pemberton, BC is hiring a Greenhouse Production Lead! ABOUT Four Beat Farm Four Beat Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm in the Pemberton Meadows in Lil’wat Territory. This will be the farm’s 8th growing season, and is run by Naomi with the help of two draft horses, a sassy dog, and lots of human power. The farm is all about “Quality food for everyday eating” and to provide a fulfilling life and livelihood for people growing it. We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our farm team for 2023 and beyond. The farm … Continue reading FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Four Beat Farm, Greenhouse Production Lead →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Market Garden Opportunity, Vernon, B.C.

Posted by Tessa Thompson on January 31, 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 We are seeking a qualified and motivated farmer to take over a fully operational Market Garden in Coldstream, BC. The farm is set up and ready to begin operations in Spring 2023. The cultivated area consists of 24 field blocks of 42.5’ x 50’ each, totaling approximately 1.25 acres, surrounded by tractor-accessible wood chip pathways, and each block is equipped with computer-controlled irrigation. The soil is a … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Market Garden Opportunity, Vernon, B.C. →

FARM JOB: 100 Mile House, British Columbia – Big Rock Ranch, Farm Hands

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 30, 2023

Big Rock Ranch in 100  Mile House, British Columbia is seeking Farm Hands for the 2023 season! ABOUT Big Rock Ranch Big Rock Ranch is a 148-acre farm, a short 15 minute drive from the historic town of 100 Mile House, in Buffalo Creek BC. The farm is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills, lakes and cattle. Here we grow many varieties of fruits and vegetables on 5 acres, care for honey bees, have 2 lovely horses, and 3 wonderful farm dogs. We sell our produce at the South Cariboo Farmers Market, in a CSA box program and to local restaurants/grocery … Continue reading FARM JOB: 100 Mile House, British Columbia – Big Rock Ranch, Farm Hands →