Artisan Reforestation

[JonBonBacon]

Does anyone have info on Artisan? I've seen their website, but I'd like to hear from someone who's planted for them.
Thanks
JonBonBacon

[Mike]

For Scooter to update the company listings when he has time:

Contact Info:
Peter Horak- President
250-996-7722
Artisan Reforestation Ltd
Box 2330
Fort St. James, B.C.
V0J 1P0
Website: http://www.artisanreforestation.com/

(Neverheard of them)

[Sebastian]

I've worked for them and know them pretty well.

Peter Horak started his own show after being a Dynamic foreman/supervisor (and a good one at that). I think this is gonna be Artisan's 3rd or 4th season in operation. However, they aren't a rookie show. They've got lots of experienced planters who came over to Artisan from Dynamic, and they've picked up a bunch extra along the way too. As far as I know, they don't have any rookies this year.

I know most of the foremen, and I think they're up in the 7/8 years planting experience range. They're a good, honest, hardworking people, and I like filling out my season with them when I've got the chance.

Small company, good atmosphere, fair prices, no bullshit.

They work around Fort Saint James. Enjoy the Zoo.

[bushcook]

Plus they have the best food.

(well, I am the cook)

but seriously, I've worked for three other planting companies (who will remain nameless), and Artisan planters seem consistently happy, the work last season was steady, and I'm going back again. So, uhhh, handshakes all around.

[JonBonBacon]

Thanks Bushcook. I'll probably see you out there.

[granola]

Does anyone know what is going on with Artisan this year? From what I’ve heard no one who planted with them last year has been able to contact the company, and the planters are now looking for new homes.

[TripleS]

That's a shame, they sounded like a decent company. Not exactly respectful of your workforce to leave them in the dark...

[Scooter]

Their website is partly broken, and still refers to the upcoming 2020 season.

[jdtesluk]

I just spoke to a few employees and looked into this.
Peter is alive and well and in the Kootenays. I can't speak for him but I can say (based on my interaction) that he is a person that enjoys his incognito time. I have passed on a message through family that his staff are anxious. Hopefully he chimes in soon.

[_I3^RELATIVISM]

Has of May 2022 in Fort St.James the word out there is that Peter Horak sold all his equipment because of some political charged drama (not sure if there is any substance there or not, havent look into it). So it seems Artisan no longer is in activity (also did not see any bids for artisan this year), I did respect his efforts to have a hottub and massagist in camp. Those are caring actions and are proof of his treatment of planters. Hopefully this info helps, and if Im wrong and was just a downsize, will be happy to be corrected. Cheers