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Grow Local Food. Every Month.
Friends of the Farmland Trust
Become a Friend of the Farmland Trust and help local food take root.
What if your monthly gift could nourish your neighbours, grow the next generation of farmers, and keep Salt Spring’s food system thriving?
Introducing Farmland Friends — our new monthly donor program that connects you to the land, the harvest, and the people who make Salt Spring so special.
By joining, you’ll be part of a passionate and growing community working toward a shared vision: local food security, ecological farming, and regenerative education. Your monthly support not only powers this mission — it also comes with exclusive perks that bring you even closer to the table:
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. They bring passion, dedication, and a wide range of skills to our team, helping us achieve our goals and make a tangible difference in Salt Spring Island's community.
Volunteering with the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of increasing on-island food security, reducing food waste, and connecting the Salt Spring Island community to local farmers.
Our volunteers are involved in various activities, including:
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Farming, fundraising, community events.
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Our Sunday Food Share program, Fruit tree harvesting, Biochar burns, Farmer interviews
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On-site training, Permaculture knowledge, building and strengthening meaningful community connections, and much more...
If you’re interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers, we’d love to hear from you!
To learn more about current opportunities and how you can contribute to our cause, contact Shannon, our Operations Manager: sfarmer@ssifarmlandtrust.org
Thank you for considering a role with the SSI Farmland Trust. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. They bring passion, dedication, and a wide range of skills to our team, helping us achieve our goals and make a tangible difference in Salt Spring Island's community.
Volunteering with the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of increasing on-island food security, reducing food waste, and connecting the Salt Spring Island community to local farmers.
Our volunteers are involved in various activities, including:
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Support for farmers and gardeners at the 60 acre Burgoyne Valley Farm
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Holding online fundraisers and hosting/helping out at community events
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Bringing vitality to our thriving Food Share program, involving fruit harvesting, apple juicing parties and community potlucks
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Sharing knowledge through our Learning Centre and assisting in on-the-land training & program delivery.
If you’re interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers, we’d love to hear from you!
To learn more about current opportunities and how you can contribute to our cause, contact Shannon, our Operations Manager: sfarmer@ssifarmlandtrust.org
Thank you for considering a role with the SSI Farmland Trust. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.
Join the Board
Be a part of the change on Salt Spring Island!
The Farmland Trust (FLT), a registered charity dedicated to preserving and revitalizing agricultural land, is seeking passionate individuals to join our volunteer board. Established in 2009, the FLT plays a crucial role in safeguarding local food production by managing and nurturing Agricultural Land Reserves (ALR) and supporting community initiatives like The Burgoyne Valley Community Farm and The Root Food Hub.
Why Join Us?
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Impact: Help steer projects that enhance local food security and sustainability.
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Community: Collaborate with a network of dedicated volunteers and local organizations.
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Growth: Engage in meaningful work that fosters agricultural development and education on Salt Spring Island.
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Sociocracy: We are on an exciting journey towards sociocracy, which transforms the way we meet and make decisions.
Who We’re Looking For:
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Individuals with a strong commitment to agricultural preservation and community service.
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Experience in areas such as land management, non-profit governance, finance, or community engagement is highly valued.
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A passion for fostering local food systems and supporting innovative farm and food hub projects.
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Contribute to strategic planning and policy development.
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Oversee the management of FLT’s land assets and community programs.
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Participate in regular board meetings and contribute to fundraising efforts.
Join us in our mission to restore and sustain Salt Spring Island’s agricultural heritage.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact our co-chair, Sheila: chair@ssifarmlandtrust.org
Work with Us!
There are currently no job openings at the Farmland Trust.
Make connections to the
Indigenous Community
Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust is working to foster meaningful connections with the Indigenous community through collaborative and inclusive initiatives, in the spirit of reconciliation and reciprocity. We recognize the importance of Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and perspectives in revitalizing local food systems.
We acknowledge that the lands we steward are part of the unceded territories of the Hul'qumi'num and SENĆOŦEN speaking Coast Salish people. Our approach involves co-hosting events like community feasts on Indigenous Peoples Weekend, to facilitating Indigenous-led workshops through our Learning Centre. We are also proud to have supported a Penelakut Food Drive by accepting tax-deductible donations during a time of crisis for the Nation.
We also strive to integrate Indigenous practices into our land management and community activities, adopting sustainable practices informed by Indigenous wisdom. To further these efforts, we encourage you to get involved: attend our community events, participate in dialogue sessions, and support initiatives that respect and amplify Indigenous voices. We encourage you to join Stqeeye’ Learning Society to get updates on their work, events, and ways you can get involved.