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Forest Gardens Farm Team 2026

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The world is in a profound state of upheaval. And while the causes of our turmoil are incredibly complex and overwhelming, the solutions are elegantly simple, and all around us. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We wish to be in service to life through this great transition. We are called to help build the foundation for resilient local communities that are based on ecologically regenerative food systems. We are guided by the knowledge of our pre-industrial ancestors, the wisdom of our Indigenous elders, and the practices of modern agro-ecological land stewards. We are developing a regenerative farm to help life thrive into the future. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you share this vision and want to help it grow, then we want your help evolving the farm. Forest Gardens is inviting skilled, passionate and dedicated humans to apply to join our Farm Team for the 2026 growing and learning season. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2026 Farm Team Positions Are: --- --- Farm Lead --- Food Forester ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The nuts and berries of the Farm Team: --- Season runs from April 1st to October 31st, 2025 --- Income share from farm sales --- Training in the theory and application of all aspects of farm design, development & operations --- Room and board included --- Free participation in 2026 Permaculture Design Certificate & Food Forest Growing Course ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What we are looking for from you: --- Minimum 1 season practical experience in field relevant to the position --- Available from April 1 – October 31, 2026 --- Able to lift 40 lbs comfortably --- Willing to work a farming schedule (early mornings, evenings & weekends are sometimes necessary) --- Stoked to live a rugged wilderness homesteading lifestyle and get your hands dirty creating regenerative food systems ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more details about our farm, and to apply for the positions, please go to our website and fill out the contact form at the bottom, or send us an email with your expression of interest. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Forest Gardens is located on the ancestral and unceded traditional territory of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. We are committed to supporting reconciliation and decolonization through our work with the land and community.

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Phone: 2508185361
Email: theforestgardens@gmail.com

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638 Skywater Dr
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W9
CA

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