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Apple blossoms and new larch needles.
05/04/2026

Apple blossoms and new larch needles.

Our fancy young ladies have finally started to lay and now we have lots of eggs! There are some at the farm stand this w...
04/04/2026

Our fancy young ladies have finally started to lay and now we have lots of eggs! There are some at the farm stand this weekend. $8/doz, unwashed, organically fed. Cash or you can etransfer to [email protected].

We are looking for two part-time employees to join our family farm operation this coming season! This is a great opportu...
02/28/2026

We are looking for two part-time employees to join our family farm operation this coming season! This is a great opportunity to work outside and gain experience with small-scale organic agriculture.

JOB DUTIES
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Garden work: field and garden bed preparation and clean up, seeding, transplanting, weeding, crop care (irrigation, pruning, trellising, etc.) using tools, small equipment and by hand
- Harvesting: harvesting fruits and vegetables efficiently, safely, and consistently
- Safety and biosecurity: cleaning and sanitizing tools, following farm policies related to food safety and pest/disease control
- Livestock: working with small layer and broiler chicken flocks
- Communication with supervisors daily regarding work needs
- Customer service: dealing with customers for U-pick and farmgate sales
- Repairs and maintenance: helping maintain farm infrastructure (e.g., fencing, irrigation, etc)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior organic farm/garden experience is preferred but not required
- Physically fit (able to bend for long periods of time, lift up to 22kg (50lbs)
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout long days of physical, repetitive work in all weather conditions
- Able to take direction, learn quickly, ask for help and clarity as needed, and accept and act on constructive feedback
- Ability to work well in both a group setting and independently
- Ability to take initiative, work efficiently, and pay attention to detail and quality
- Able to work in all weather conditions (rain, sun, or snow)
- Flexible: able to adapt to shifting priorities and conditions and help out where needed
- Reliable means of transport required
- Basic English language required

POSITION DETAILS
- Reports to: Manager or supervisor (dependent on task/role)
- Status: Hourly wage
- Schedule: Seasonal; approximately 10 hours/week (two 5 hours shifts/week) from April to mid-Sept; plus approximately three 5 hours shifts in October)
- Start date: Early-mid April
- Location: Winlaw, BC
- Compensation: $18-22/hour, in line with experience and qualifications

TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject “Farm worker application – [Your Name]”. Include in your cover letter: how you fit this position, and what you are hoping to learn/achieve. Please include contact details for at least two professional references (they will not be contacted without your permission).
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Positions will remain open until filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. While we invite all applications, only those selected for an interview may be contacted.

Good grief! These lovely people picked almost 50lbs of beautiful blueberries today. What a season it’s been! And the pat...
08/24/2025

Good grief! These lovely people picked almost 50lbs of beautiful blueberries today. What a season it’s been! And the patch just keeps giving and giving!

Thanks to everyone who’s come to pick this summer! It’s a labour of love and it means a lot to share it with you 💙🫐

Last blueberry hurrah of the season! Come glean our bushes Saturday and Sunday (8am-4pm). $3/lb while berries last.
08/23/2025

Last blueberry hurrah of the season! Come glean our bushes Saturday and Sunday (8am-4pm). $3/lb while berries last.

This will be our last week, so please feel free to stop by the farm Aug 21-24 from 8am-4pm for:Blueberry Gleaning*$3.00/...
08/21/2025

This will be our last week, so please feel free to stop by the farm Aug 21-24 from 8am-4pm for:

Blueberry Gleaning*
$3.00/lb while berries last (cash preferred)
*Gleaning is where we clean the berries off most of the bushes!

Garlic Pick Up
If you pre-ordered garlic, please plan to pick it up this week (you should also receive a separate email). Please bring cash payment or etransfer in advance to [email protected].

If you didn’t pre-order, unfortunately you’ve missed out for this year (though a limited amount of #2 garlic may become available).

Thank you again for supporting our small farm this year! It’s been wonderful to see many of you, and we look forward to seeing many more of you this week.

A glorious morning on the farm!
08/19/2025

A glorious morning on the farm!

Last day! Not sure what next week holds for blueberries, so take advantage of the beautiful weather today and stop by fo...
08/17/2025

Last day! Not sure what next week holds for blueberries, so take advantage of the beautiful weather today and stop by for berries … either in the U-Pick or at the farm stand!

08/16/2025

Another look at the garlic cleaning extravaganza. Many hands indeed make like the work!

Order your garlic now! $15/lb for farm pickup Aug 23-24 (or by appointment).

Today was our annual garlic cleaning fiesta, which brings together three generations of family and friends to clean the ...
08/16/2025

Today was our annual garlic cleaning fiesta, which brings together three generations of family and friends to clean the bulk of our 4000 heads of garlic. It’s a lovely tradition that’s always punctuated by a lunchtime feast!

Thank you to our cleaning crew! And for those of you who haven’t ordered your garlic yet, now is the time! It will be ready for farm pickup next weekend on August 23 and 24!

Three varieties: Red Russian, Susan Delafield, Porcelain Music
$15/lb
Farm pickup
Email orders to [email protected]

Address

6376 Slocan River Road
Winlaw, BC
V0G2J0

Telephone

+12503543168

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