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Posted on October 1, 2026
Are you a new farmer or taking over as the next generation on your family farm?
Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business?
Join the Business Mentorship Network to be paired with an experienced farmer who can help mentor and support you in your farm business journey.
Applications are open for the 2027 Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network!
The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network has been connecting farmers for thirteen years. The BMN matches new and next-generation farmers who’ve been in business for 1- 10 years with experienced farmers to cultivate the skills for running financially and ecologically viable farms. Mentors support you to dig into the business of farming and lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability.
Whether you need business basics or strategic planning for long-term growth, gaining business development skills is one of the biggest challenges facing new farmers. Our aim is to provide new farmers with an opportunity to build their business knowledge and use it to grow their farm operations to achieve long-term viability.
Mentors take a coach approach and are guided by your goals and may help you to evaluate multiple facets of your business: production, operations, marketing, financial and risk management, as well as assist in developing and implementing strategic business goals for the upcoming season and beyond.
Priority will be given (but not limited) to applicants who are new entrants into agriculture aged 18-35, having been in operation for 1-10 years.
For more details and to apply, please visit our Business Mentorship Network Page.
Not sure if the Business Mentorship Network is right for you? Come to our online info session to learn about the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program, hear from one of our experienced mentors, and ask any questions you might have about the application process or the program!
When: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm Pacific | 7:00 pm Mountain & CST (AB & SK) | 8:00 pm CDT (MB) | 9:00 pm Eastern | 10:00 pm Atlantic | 10:30 pm Newfoundland
Where: Zoom!
More info about the info session can be found here: BMN Mentee Info Session
Mentor applications are received year-round. If you are interested in being a Mentor (a paid position), please contact us at the email below for more information. We will also ask you to fill out a Mentor Application.
Please reach out if you have any questions! We greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your networks.
Melanie Buffel, Business Mentorship Network Manager at business@youngagrarians.org
