We were so happy to interview Erin Brasch the Chief Administrative Officer at Vermillion Growers.
Vermillion Growers is a forward-thinking large scale vegetable greenhouse dedicated to strengthening communities through locally produced, sustainable food. Guided by their purpose – Grow Food. Grow People. Grow Community. – They are committed to providing high-quality produce while fostering a positive impact on both people and the environment.
Some highlights from our interview with Vermillion Growers:
- Even if you don’t have experience in the agricultural realm, they look at transferrable skills.
- They have big plans for expansion (a company to get in with and grow with)
- They offer a variety of supports for newcomers from language training, rides to work and settlement services
Experiences and degrees they are interested in:
- Agriculture
- Greenhouses
- Agronomy
- Entomology
- Botany
- Horticulture
Want to apply?
You can visit Vermillion Grower’s website HERE
Where to live
A big question that often comes up when moving to rural or Northern Canada is places to live. Below are some great towns to check out. All within 45 minutes of Dauphin, Manitoba which is where Vermillion Growers is located.
Living in rural Canada is MUCH more affordable than the larger cities. Make sure to check out REALTOR.ca for house listings.
- Dauphin
- Grand View
- Ste. Rose du Lac
- Gilbert Plains
- Ethelbert
- Ochre River
- Sifton
Other Supports
You don’t just need a place to live, you want a place to settle
- Regional Connections is the local Immigrant Settlement Services group. Make sure to reach out to them to learn more about supports available to local newcomers.
- Mountain View School Division runs the schools
- Prairie Mountain Health Region is in charge of the region’s healthcare
And as always please make sure to:
- Connect with Leah Mitchell on LinkedIn
- Connect with Lindsay Rubeniuk on LinkedIn
- Follow the Move Rural Canada Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Have more questions?
Email us at moveruralcanada@gmail.com
