All posts by Melanie Buffel

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Yellow House Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 05, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the BC 2025 cohort are now closed. Mentee applications for the AB/SK/MB 2025 cohort will be accepted until the program is full. Mentees Apply … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Yellow House Farm →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Frozen Coast Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 14, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. The deadline for Mentee applications for the 2025 cohort has been extended to Nov 15th, 2024. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Frozen Coast Farm →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Farm Next Door

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 11, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. The deadline for Mentee applications for the 2025 cohort has been extended to Nov 15th, 2024. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Farm Next Door →

2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 15TH

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 01, 2024

YOU DIDN’T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY as the deadline for applications has been extended to November 15th, 2024. Apply Today! Are you a start-up farm that is in its first 5 years in business? Or, are you taking over the family farm and looking for support to develop your farm business? Young Agrarians supports young farmers with one-on-one mentorship to develop farm business skills. We are looking for farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to join our amazing Business Mentorship Network for the 2025 season. MENTEES RECEIVE: 🌱 30 hours of business mentorship with an experienced farmer 🌱 … Continue reading 2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 15TH →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Fuller Farm Organics

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 22, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program close  October  31st. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Mentors Apply here!  Check out the Business … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Fuller Farm Organics →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Buttercup Sandwich Florals

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 17, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program close  October  31st. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Mentors Apply here!  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Check out … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Buttercup Sandwich Florals →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – lovebowl farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 16, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program close  October  31st. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Mentors Apply here!  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Check out … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – lovebowl farm →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Fleuris Orchard and Blooms

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 11, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program close  October  31st. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Mentors Apply here!  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Check out … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Fleuris Orchard and Blooms →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 04, 2024

Farm Mentorship Opportunity Young Agrarians is seeking farm business mentors in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba! This is a paid hourly position. Are you an experienced farmer wanting to give back to the next generation? Is farm business planning, cashflow planning and business strategy your jam? Do you get excited about goal setting, record keeping, financial analysis and market research? Do you love listening to and supporting others on their learning journeys to reach their goals? If you answered yes, you might be a great fit as a Farm Business Mentor! Business development skills and navigating business start-up is one … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Farm Next Door

Posted by Melanie Buffel on July 10, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! If you are a new farmer or the next generation to take on your family farm and need support to figure out the business aspects of your farm consider applying for the 2024/2025 cohort. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers/ranchers/producers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Apply for the … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Farm Next Door →