HOW TO START FARMING – NEXT COHORT STARTS APRIL 2ND
Posted by Chantelle Chan on February 13, 2025
How to Start Farming is a four-week program packed full of information and activities that guide you through the basics of farming and brings together people who want to dip their toes into the world of growing food. Registration in the course includes access to 20 instructional videos, a curated list of more than 30 of our favourite farming resources, and 8 hours of virtual support and instruction, all broken down into easily digestible weekly modules. Each week will include pre-recorded videos, a discussion forum, and a 2-hour online session. How to Start Farming will cover everything from overviews of … Continue reading HOW TO START FARMING – NEXT COHORT STARTS APRIL 2ND
MARCH 6, 2025: Salmo, BC – Ask a Land Matcher
Posted by Danika Watson on February 06, 2025
Calling all farmers, landholders, and farm-curious folks! Looking for information or advice about leasing farmland? Come gather with your community for a Q&A session with Columbia Basin Land Matcher, Nyree Marsh! Join us on Thursday, March 6th to learn how you can access farmland or lease your farmland, with support from the B.C. Land Matching Program. Nyree Marsh, our Columbia Basin Land Matcher, will share information and answer questions about leasing and sharing land, the land matching process and farm transition. Nyree has been farming or working with farmers in the Kootenays since 2005 – she offers a wealth of … Continue reading MARCH 6, 2025: Salmo, BC – Ask a Land Matcher
Mar 1, 2025: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms
Posted by Kat Roger on January 31, 2025
You’re invited to a Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, B.C. co-hosted by Young Agrarians and the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association (SSMPA). Join us if you want to learn about raising poultry, connect with other poultry farmers or share your experiences and ideas for provincial and national farm policy. We will gather at Fresh Valley Farms, a fourth-generation certified organic farm run by Annelise Grube-Cavers and Steve Meggait, who raise beef, chicken, turkey and heritage pork on pasture. The day will start with an introduction circle, followed by a primer on the SSMPA from … Continue reading Mar 1, 2025: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms
We’re hiring! B.C. Program Manager
Posted by Taina Uitto on January 29, 2025
Young Agrarians is hiring a B.C. Program Manager! Location: Remote office in British Columbia with some in-person events and travel. Please indicate where in BC you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: February 25, 2025. We will be processing applications as they are received, and the position will start ASAP when we find the right candidate. We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead the coordination and development of Young Agrarians’ Grow-a-Farmer Strategy for British Columbia. This role emphasizes securing funding, cultivating donor relationships, and developing grant proposals to sustain and expand our programs. Alongside a focus on fundraising, … Continue reading We’re hiring! B.C. Program Manager
Feb 22, 2025: MERVILLE, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
Posted by Kat Roger on January 16, 2025
Calling all market gardeners! You’re invited to a Production, Policy and Community Mixer on Saturday, February 22 in Merville, BC. This event will be co-hosted by Young Agrarians and the National Farmers Union (NFU), a direct-membership, farmer-led organization that has advocated for food systems rooted in social and economic justice as well as agroecology and international agrarian solidarity since 1969. Join us to hear stories from successful market gardeners, share resources, connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a delicious meal and build community around vegetable farming in BC. This event will also provide you with an opportunity to … Continue reading Feb 22, 2025: MERVILLE, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
FEB 22, 2025 – Slocan Park, BC – Perennial Propagation Fair & Scion Exchange
Posted by Kim Watt on January 14, 2025
Join us on February 22nd to learn all about perennial plant propagation! This free, full-day event in Slocan Park will feature four different speakers sharing their extensive propagation knowledge – from growing trees from seed, rooting hardwood cuttings, multi-grafting fruit trees, and growing native plants. This event will also feature a Scion Exchange – an opportunity to swap plant cuttings (aka scionwood) with others in the community. Bring cuttings of your favorite trees and shrubs, and take home new varieties to add to your own garden or orchard. Do you have an heirloom fruit tree you think others should try … Continue reading FEB 22, 2025 – Slocan Park, BC – Perennial Propagation Fair & Scion Exchange
FEB 25, 2025: ONLINE – Farm Transition Stories: Panel Discussion
Posted by Danika Watson on January 09, 2025
Join us to hear stories from farmers in the process of farm transition! With many farmers retiring from farming, transition agreements (where one farmer is looking to pass on the management of their land and farm to a new generation) are becoming more and more common. Farm transitions can be a great solution for both generations: the retiring farmer gets to pass on their legacy, and the incoming farmer can take over an established farm, meaning lower start-up costs. So, what does a farm transition actually look like? In this webinar, you’ll hear stories from three farmers involved in their … Continue reading FEB 25, 2025: ONLINE – Farm Transition Stories: Panel Discussion
FEB 4 OR 13, 2025: ONLINE – PRAIRIES VIRTUAL FARMER POLICY CIRCLES
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 08, 2025
WHAT DO YOU WANT POLICYMAKERS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FARMING? Let’s talk about it. You’re invited to a series of virtual brainstorming and consultation sessions on February 4 and 13, 2025 to share your experiences, ideas, and insights into how the provincial and national policy landscape can better serve new and young farmers. Since 2012, Young Agrarians (YA) has worked to support the growing wave of new and young people coming into agriculture. Through hands-on program delivery, YA’s farmer-to-farmer approach supports farmers to tackle barriers ranging from access to land and capital, to technical and regulatory requirements, to … Continue reading FEB 4 OR 13, 2025: ONLINE – PRAIRIES VIRTUAL FARMER POLICY CIRCLES
MAR 5, 2025: ONLINE – GROWING KNOWLEDGE & ADAPTATION SUPPORTS
Posted by Melana Roberts on December 20, 2024
CURIOUS ABOUT FARMER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS? LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR FARM? UNSURE WHERE TO START? JOIN THE CONVERSATION! With approximately ⅔ of new farmers in Canada not coming from family farm backgrounds, many have limited access to inter-generational knowledge. making it tougher to weather unpredictable weather changes, assess soil conditions, predict market demands and volatility, and adapt. This capacity is essential for new farmers, many of which have limited access to capital and access to land, to stay afloat in a changing agricultural landscape. In this final instalment of the Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers Webinar Series, we will … Continue reading MAR 5, 2025: ONLINE – GROWING KNOWLEDGE & ADAPTATION SUPPORTS
MAR 15-16, 2025: PARHAM, ON – NATIONAL POLICY JAM / JAM POLITIQUE NATIONAL
Posted by Ayla Fenton on December 20, 2024
[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! You’re invited to the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam in eastern Ontario this March 15 and 16, 2025. Join us to connect and mobilize around policy action to support new farmers across Canada. The gathering will be a coast to coast convening of new and young farmers, farmer organizations, farm policy leaders and allies looking to learn, connect and mobilize around better supports for new and young farmers, including access to land, capital, knowledge, and wrap-around supports. About the Policy Jam The Policy Jam will … Continue reading MAR 15-16, 2025: PARHAM, ON – NATIONAL POLICY JAM / JAM POLITIQUE NATIONAL
Farmer Looking for Land: 1/4 acre for herb production – Prince George, BC
Posted by Andrew Adams on February 21, 2025
We have lots of farmers looking for land, most of which aren’t on our blog! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE FARMER Hannah, an experienced farmer and herbalist, is currently seeking a 1/4 acre (or more) to produce culinary and medicinal herbs. Hannah has worked on multiple market garden farms across northern BC, as well as in a food forestry operation. She has been a home herbalist for over a decade, and is now looking to provide … Continue reading Farmer Looking for Land: 1/4 acre for herb production – Prince George, BC
FARM JOB: Winlaw, BC – Elk Root Conservation Farm Society, Wildlife Technician
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025
Elk Root Conservation Farm Society in Winlaw, BC is seeking a Wildlife Technician! ABOUT Elk Root Conservation Farm Society We are a not-for-profit, certified organic educational demonstration farm located at the confluence of the Slocan and Little Slocan Rivers in Vallican, BC in Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ. We also acknowledge the deep connection and significance of the land and waterways where ERC is located to the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa and the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Peoples whose unceded traditional territories are also within what has come to be known as the Kootenay Region. We are piloting our CSA program this summer to help … Continue reading FARM JOB: Winlaw, BC – Elk Root Conservation Farm Society, Wildlife Technician
FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Market Sales Coordinator
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025
UBC Farm (University of British Columbia) in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking a Market Sales Coordinator! ABOUT UBC (University of British Columbia) Farm The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) comprises the research, teaching and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm, as well as sustainable food systems research and teaching that takes place across UBC campus, British Columbia, Canada, and around the globe. CSFS associate members work on the development of innovations in agroecosystem management for food security and ecosystem services, while honouring, respecting, and protecting diverse ecosystems and knowledge pathways within Indigenous and agrarian food systems. DESIRED QUALITIES We … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, Market Sales Coordinator
FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – City Beet Farm, Assistant Farm Manager
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025
City Beet Farm in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager! ABOUT City Beet Farm City Beet Farm is a small-scale urban farm located in the Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Southlands neighbourhoods in Vancouver. We grow vegetables and cut flowers on 15 sites made up of front and backyards. We are a small team and work alongside many neighbours: our relationship with the local community is very important to us. We sell our produce and flowers through our weekly CSA, pop-up market and partnerships with local community food security organizations. We aim to provide a collaborative and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – City Beet Farm, Assistant Farm Manager
FARM JOB: Black Creek, BC – Shorewolf Farm, Farmhand
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025
Shorewolf Farm in Black Creek, BC is seeking a Farmhand! ABOUT Shorewolf Farm We are a small vegetable, berry, and hops farm operating on 0.6 acres. Established in 2019, we farm using regenerative and organic practices and do most everything by hand or with a small two-wheel tractor. Our goal is to feed folks within our local community of the Comox Valley. We sell from our farm store, at the Comox Valley Farmers Market, to local restaurants, and through a collaboration with other local farmers. We also support a non-profit, Lush Valley, providing food for subsidized food boxes distributed to … Continue reading FARM JOB: Black Creek, BC – Shorewolf Farm, Farmhand
YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: ERICKSON, MB – TAMARACK FARMS
Posted by Jennifer Sparling on February 20, 2025
Are you interested in learning how to grow, harvest and clean a diversity of crops? Are you interested in native seed production and ready to jump in a tractor to spend your days in the beautiful outdoors? Tamarack farms is excited to offer production apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm Tamarack Farms is located on Treaty 2 territory, near Erickson, MB and Rolling River First Nation. Tamarack Farms is a family farm business located near Erickson, Manitoba. In 1979, Carol and Harvey Pengelly started Tamarack Farms. Ryan Pengelly and Alexandra Lozada returned to take over the farm in 2014. … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: ERICKSON, MB – TAMARACK FARMS
YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Winnipeg, MB – FortWhyte Farms
Posted by Jennifer Sparling on February 20, 2025
Do you want to learn how to grow and raise a variety of vegetables and livestock? Are you interested in learning more about CSAs? FortWhyte Farms is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm FortWhyte Farms is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba – Treaty 1 Territory FortWhyte Farms is a 20-year-old, award-winning social enterprise and working farm that bridges communities, creates learning and employment opportunities for youth, and grows healthy food for our community. Over the years, it has evolved from small apiaries and aquaponics to a non-certified organic Market Garden and regenerative agriculture practices. They … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Winnipeg, MB – FortWhyte Farms
FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Rootdown Organic Farm, Tractor/Equipment Lead
Posted by JoHana Harcourt on February 20, 2025
Rootdown Organic Farm in Pemberton, BC is seeking a Tractor/Equipment Lead! ABOUT Rootdown Organic Farm Rootdown Organic Farm is located on the traditional territory of the Lil’wat people, in the Pemberton Valley, and has been in operation since 2009. We are a small scale, diverse, mixed vegetable operation, which is woman owned and operated. Using a mix of small tractors/cultivating equipment, and hand tools, we grow, harvest, and sell 30+ different crops on about 5 acres each season. We sell all our produce in the communities of Pemberton and Whistler through sales to local restaurants, grocery stores, and direct to … Continue reading FARM JOB: Pemberton, BC – Rootdown Organic Farm, Tractor/Equipment Lead
FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Farmers On 57th, Urban Farm & Flower Program Lead
Posted by Lourdes Still on February 18, 2025
Farmers on 57th in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Urban Farm & Flower Program Lead! ABOUT Farmers On 57th Farmers on 57th is a therapeutic & educational urban farm on the grounds of George Pearson Centre, a long-term care facility for people with disabilities in Vancouver, BC. Since 2009, Farmers on 57th has grown into a thriving 75-family CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) market garden, offering courses, garden plots, and guided visits to the public. We also run a weekly enabling garden program for Pearson residents, allowing those living with disabilities to grow, harvest, and enjoy their own-grown food and flowers. In our satellite garden in Southeast Vancouver (adjacent to the South Vancouver … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Farmers On 57th, Urban Farm & Flower Program Lead
FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Farmers On 57th, Urban Farm Operations and Program Assistant
Posted by Lourdes Still on February 18, 2025
Farmers on 57th in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Urban Farm Operations and Program Assistant! ABOUT Farmers On 57th Farmers on 57th is a therapeutic & educational urban farm on the grounds of George Pearson Centre, a long-term care facility for people with disabilities in Vancouver, BC. Since 2009, Farmers on 57th has grown into a thriving 75-family CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) market garden, offering courses, garden plots, and guided visits to the public. We also run a weekly enabling garden program for Pearson residents, allowing those living with disabilities to grow, harvest, and enjoy their own-grown food and flowers. In our satellite garden in Southeast Vancouver (adjacent to the South … Continue reading FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Farmers On 57th, Urban Farm Operations and Program Assistant