The Sharing Farm

Meet Jules, our Volunteer Coordinator & Farmstand Lead! 🥕

Jules was raised in Tampa, Florida by Chinese-Canadian and French immigrant parents, whose love language is food. Before joining The Sharing Farm, Jules worked as a baker and barista while organizing for climate action in their hometown. Now in their final year of a BSc in Environmental Sciences at UBC, they bring that same passion for sustainability and community to the farm every day.

At the Sharing Farm, Jules strives to bring a positive energy and exciting experience to anyone willing to learn about the farm or get their hands dirty. They believe a tangible connection to the land we live and grow food on is core to understanding how to protect our planet for future generations.

This National Indigenous Peoples Day we celebrate those whom we have had the privilege of building relationships with over the years at the Sharing Farm.

Our growing collaboration with Musqueam has been one of the most meaningful developments of the last few years. From the Musqueam markets to shared meals and workshops, our team reflects fondly on these times together and looks forward to more in the future.

The Sharing Farm is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded and asserted territory of the xʷmə𝜃kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Our organization is very grateful to live, work, farm and play on these lands and waters.

-The Sharing Farm Team

We will be back at the Ladner Village Market this Sunday, June 21st from 10am-4pm!

We will have some new items for purchase this week including: snap peas, radicchio, Napa cabbage, Hakurei turnips, cucumbers, and g*i lan!

The Ladner Village Market is located at 5028A 48th Ave in Ladner Village, running between Delta and Elliot Streets.

We hope to see you there!

Come visit our Farmstand tomorrow, Saturday, June 20th from 10am until 2pm!

Our field team has been working hard, providing us with several new items week including: snap peas, radicchio, Napa cabbage, Hakurei turnips, cucumbers, and g*i lan.

As usual, our Farmstand will be operating out of Mary’s Barn at the Sharing Farm (2771 Westminster Hwy).

We hope to see you there!

Meet Amanda, our Processing & Seeding Coordinator! ☀️

Amanda grew up as a city girl with the dream of becoming a marine biologist. While she did dabble in that field for a bit, it wasn't until she went to the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains (so-called Lethbridge, Alberta) to work in agricultural laboratory research that she was exposed to the possibilities of a career in agriculture.

Driven by a desire to help build a more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable food system, Amanda completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture at KPU and g*ined hands-on experience working on small-scale farms along the way. She is now entering her third season with The Sharing Farm!

We had a great time at the Spul’u’kwuks Elementary Summer Carnival last weekend! ☀️

Our team loved connecting with families in the community through our seedling guessing game and sharing more about what we do at the Sharing Farm. And enjoying some potato tornado snacks, of course!

We’re always so grateful for opportunities to meet more folks in our neighbourhood and welcome people out to the Farm. Hope to see you there soon!

We will have a few new items available at this weeks Farmstand! In addition to the variety of spring greens and flower bouquets we have had the past couple of weeks, we will likely also be including broccolini, carrots, salad turnips, and winter radishes for purchase!

Where: Mary’s Barn at the Sharing Farm, 2771 Westminster Hwy

When: Thursday, June 18th 3pm-7pm

Meet Bailey, our Sales & Community Engagement Manager! 🌱

Bailey believes food is a powerful way to connect us to the land, to each other, and to our shared responsibility of caring for the planet for future generations. With a Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture, a BSc in Food, Nutrition, and Health from UBC, and over 12 years of experience in the food industry, she brings both knowledge and passion to all she does.

At the Sharing Farm, Bailey strives to meaningfully contribute to the health and resilience of our food systems in Richmond. In her role, she encourages people to know their farmers, understand where their food comes from, and feel inspired to cook with fresh, seasonal produce.

Meet Nikolai, our Farm Manager! 👨‍🌾

Nikolai brings a diverse background to the Sharing Farm with experience in cooking, carpentry, and a degree in History. He is also a graduate of the UBC Sustainable Farming Practicum and co-conspirator of Good Times Growers, a small scale mixed veggie farm in Burnaby. 🥕

Now entering his fourth season with The Sharing Farm, Nikolai is passionate about working with others to grow high-quality produce while prioritizing farming practices that are sustainable for both the climate and farm workers.