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Job posting: Conference Coordinator in St. John's, NL. ACORN-NL is planning to offer a provincial organic agriculture conference in St. John’s in late October 2010, and is seeking to contract a conference coordinator to oversee the organization and delivery of the conference. Total anticipated work commitment would be approximately 150 hours of part-time work (15 hours per week for 10 weeks), including the conference weekend and closing down requirements of the conference. August 9 – Oct. 31, 2010. For more details or to apply, email Melba Rabinowitz at melba@nl.rogers.com
Job posting: EAC Membership Canvass Coordinator (P/T), Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Ecology Action Centre, established in 1971, is Nova Scotia's largest and most active environmental organization. We work on sustainable transportation, marine and coastal issues, wilderness issues, urban issues, sustainable food production and alternative energy. Membership is an essential component of the Centre. Our members direct our work, support us and give us a mandate. EAC currently has approximately 1200 members. With this six week membership canvass we hope to increase our mandate and encourage more of our supporters to join. Part-time ~ 15 hours per week @ $16.00/hr for 8 weeks (September – October)TO APPLY: Email, send or drop off a cover letter and resume (including 3 references) to: Kelly Yeats, Communications Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre, 2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, NS B3K 4L3, communications@ecologyaction.ca
For sale: We are selling a 20 acre portion of our 38-acre Certified Organic farm in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. This is an excellent opportunity for a rare offering in this region, given its size, quality, potential, and location. We have spent many years in the production of 150+ varieties of vegetables, 150+ varieties of cut flowers, various berries, herbs, and tree fruit, as well as raising layer hens, Scottish Highland cattle, and Romney sheep. Any aspiring or experienced Certified Organic farmer contemplating a move to Vancouver Island should look closely at this opportunity, given that the land is already Certified Organic and has an established clientele. Our contact information is farmfest@telus.net or 250 752-6085. Ask for Jacky Cormier or Warren Leclerc.
Opportunity: Want to be part of a new community garden in North end Halifax? Brendan and Wendy have a large backyard just off North Street that they want to share, and use for food growing purposes. There’s so much potential in this yard! If you’re interested in turning this space into a place for community gardening, please get in touch with Brendan and Wendy at harpsicho@gmail.com and cc Sonia Grant at urbangarden@ecologyaction.ca
Opportunity: Job posting: Environmental Networking Intern, New Brunswick Environmental Network. Start date: September 2010, Deadline for applications: August 6, 2010, Wage: $12.00 per hour, Location: Moncton, New Brunswick. Program requirements: All applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30; post-secondary graduates; Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred; out of school; legally entitled to work in New Brunswick; and not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The New Brunswick Environmental Network is a non-profit communication network linking over 80 environmental groups across the province. The network is the heartbeat of the environmental movement, with a mission “to encourage and facilitate networking and communication among member groups in order to advance their work, to protect the Earth, to promote ecologically sound ways of life and to strengthen the environmental movement in New Brunswick.” To apply: New Brunswick Environmental Network, 236 St. George Street, Suite 317, Moncton, NB P: 506-855-4144 F: 506-433-6111 E-mail: nben@nben.ca
For sale: Grow your own nitrogen, most productive N fixing annual available, AC Greenfix, chickling vetch. For more details and seed, call Tom Lask 506.432.6467 or email farmers@nb.aibn.com
Wanted: Winter Rye seed for early September delivery. Contact Tom Lask, 506.432.6467, goodfoodfarm@nb.aibn.com
Wanted: Teff and Camelina seed. Please contact: carolyn7@nb.sympatico.ca
For Sale: Organic Farm. Land is certified. Calves born this year also organic. 80 acres of good cultivated land (with tile drainage) 70 acres of woodlot. Very large barn and 4 bedroom older farm house. Equipment and animals also for sale. Contact Heather King at (902)742-2187 or cell# 902-740-0309
For Sale: Pure bred Limousin cows with certiflied organic calves . With 25 years of genetic selection, I have bloodlines that do very well on forage based diet. Breed noted for carcass qualities. Contact heather King 902 742-2187,www.kinglimousinfarm.com
For Sale: Organic Edible beans, white and yellow eye; Buckwheat, Soya and milling wheat. Certified by OCIA. Telephone Maurice Girouard 506-856-0172 or e-mail: mgirouar@nbnet.nb.ca
For Sale: Certified Organic Frozen High Bush Blueberries. Ideal for Juicing. Available in 15Lb. Containers. Contact Darlene Hill, Lazy Brook Farm, Waterville NS 902-538-1626 or lazybrook@eastlink.ca
For Sale: Six new Crystal Springs stainless steel Wet/Dry feeders for sows or grower hogs. Also sixteen used stainless steel "four hole" feeders for starter pigs. call 902 538 7376 or email applelanefarm@eastlink.ca
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