Growing locally, thinking globally.

Author: Kim Stokdijk

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance

Resume or CV accepted by email to info@stokdijk.com, ATTN: HR, or by mail to STOKDIJK GREENHOUSES, HR DEPT, 1924 HWY 236, Beaver Brook, NS B6L1H3 NO DROP-INS OR PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. Full-time, year-round.$16-22/hr Position Purpose: The Maintenance/Groundskeeper provides general labour and basic building and equipment […]

Hiring: BOILER AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERSON

Hiring: BOILER AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERSON

Resume or CV accepted by email to info@stokdijk.com, ATTN: HR, or by mail to STOKDIJK GREENHOUSES, HR DEPT, 1924 HWY 236, Beaver Brook, NS B6L1H3 NO DROP-INS OR PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. Full-time, year-round.$22-28/hr DOE for 4th Class Certified. Position Purpose: The Boiler and Facilities Maintenance […]

Sustainability, Food Security, and Farm Safety

Sustainability, Food Security, and Farm Safety

Check back for lots more details about how we are working to become a continuously more sustainable farm. Here’s a few things we’re doing (more detail coming soon):

Sustainability

Environmental Farm Plan

Rainwater collection and water recycling

Integrated Pest Management Program

Recyclable packaging

Using sustainable fuel to heat the greenhouse year-round

Food Security

CFIA Safe Food For Canadians Certified

CanadaGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Food Safety Certification

Ongoing Food Safety Training and Traceability

Season extension

Growing locally to reduce transportation and increase flavor and nutrients.

Farm Safety

Farm Safety Plan

Member of Farm Safety Nova Scotia

Member of CASA – Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

Ongoing training

Shop Closed to the Public

Shop Closed to the Public

Due to the challenges related to COVID-19, we are closed to the public. In an effort to keep our team and food supply safe, we will not be opening the little farm shop to the public. You can still get our fresh produce: Sobeys and […]