Forest Gardens esilient relocalization through cultural & ecological regeneration

The age of fossil fuel powered civilization is rapidly coming to an end.

What comes next is up to 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 for the post fossil fuel era.

To help the farm keep growing we need your help designing, developing and managing all aspects of the farm over the season.

Forest Gardens is inviting skilled, passionate and motivated humans to apply as Farm Managers for the 2025 growing and learning season!

Help us run all aspects of the farm over the season, including:

• Design and installation of irrigation systems
• Design and creation of new growing areas
• Vegetable propagation, planting, tending, harvesting & sales
• Perennial nursery care and sales
• Design and planting of Food Forest growing areas
• Management of soil building systems, including vermicompost, biochar, compost tea & compost making

The nuts and bolts of the position:

• 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 operations & development
• Room and board included
• Free participation in 2025 Permaculture Design Certificate Course

What we are looking for from you:

• Minimum 1 season practical experience in relevant aspects of regenerative agriculture
• Available from April 1 – October 31, 2025
• Able to lift 40 lbs comfortably
• Willing to work a farming schedule (early mornings, evenings & weekends are sometimes necessary)

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.