Opportunities

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We accept postings about paid employment & available land. All postings must be 40 words or less (excluding title/contact information), ideally with a link to a website or PDF containing the full description of what is being offered. Posting is free for EFAO members, and costs $10.00 for non-members. Listings are also included in our bi-weekly e-newsletter.

 

Please contact Martina, martina@efao.ca, to submit an opportunity.

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Farm Work Opportunities

 
 
Two Summer Job Positions at Black Creek Community Farm
 
CSJ staff will have the opportunity to work with all BCCF programs, but mainly the Market Garden or Community Programs. The Community Engagement Trainee will help the Farm Park and Urban Harvest team care for the educational gardens on-site, and help facilitate programming. Market Garden Trainees will primarily help the Market Garden team with all aspects of vegetable production and sales. These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, which has several requirements including that applicants be between 15-30 years of age. Full eligibility requirements, posting details & application information here.
 
 
Two Positions open at the New Farm Centre
 
Garden Production Assistant
Join The New Farm Centre as the Garden Production Assistant, supporting regenerative agriculture and organic vegetable farming. Seasonal role, working outdoors planting and harvesting market vegetables, and helping with on-farm events. May–October, full-time, with supportive team environment in Creemore, Ontario.
 
Livestock Production Assistant

Seasonal Livestock Production Assistant needed on a regenerative organic farm near Creemore, Ontario. Care for multi-species livestock, manage paddocks, support produce deliveries and farm operations. Hands-on outdoor role strengthening soil, animals, and climate-resilient food systems.

Full details & application information here.

Farmland Opportunities

 

Cooperative Farmland Access – Equity-Focused

Roots Farm Cooperative offers secure land access for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and women farmers building small-scale enterprises rooted in ecological stewardship and community care. Cooperative structure in Eastern Ontario near Montreal, Ottawa, and Cornwall. Contact: info@rootsfarmretreat.com

 

Large Plots Available at Ignatius Farm, Guelph

Ignatius Farm has 73 to 95 acres organically managed moderate quality cropland available for rent:

  • Fields are relevant for forage or field crops
  • Field parcels are 11 to 22 acres, with no intention of subdivision
  • Past tenant was certified organic with Ecocert and cropped a rotation of corn, soy, and small grains
  • Mostly not tile drained except a few key locations
  • Gentle slopes
  • Ignatius Farm is immediately north of Guelph at the beautiful Ignatius Jesuit Centre
  • $275/acre

Prospective tenant:

  • Appreciates integration within the Ignatius Farm location and vision
  • Owns or has access to the required machinery and colleagues to crop and care for the land in a timely fashion
  • is knowledgeable and skilled to manage crops according to organic standards
  • Can uptake at least 73 acres in 2026 with a lease starting May 1 or later in the fall

Interested parties should contact Pamela Costanzo, Ignatius Farm Administrator, at pcostanzo@ignatiusguelph.ca , provide full contact information, and state their interests and capacity.

Other Opportunities

 

BEEF CATTLE FOR SALE

Regenerative farm in Bobcaygeon, Ontario downsizing our small herd of Angus X Wagyu cattle. Great opportunity to start a herd. 100% grass-fed, rotationally grazed daily. Available: bred cows 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 heifers & steers. Call Kimi 416-726-8866