All posts by Alieka Beckett

NOV 5, 2024: ONLINE – Apprenticeship Program Host Farm Info Session

Posted by Alieka Beckett on October 18, 2024

Young Agrarians is looking for farmers and ranchers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who are ready to invest in the next generation of regenerative land stewards! By learning to teach, host farms will have the opportunity to watch a new farmer acquire the skills they need to get on the land and contribute to the growing movement of regenerative agriculture. Join us for an info session to learn about hosting an apprentice on your farm for the 2025 season. We welcome anyone who has hosted apprentices in the past or is considering it for the coming year. Bring … Continue reading NOV 5, 2024: ONLINE – Apprenticeship Program Host Farm Info Session →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Foam Lake, SK – Springer Family Farm

Posted by Alieka Beckett on November 17, 2023 2 Comments

Are you an aspiring rancher looking to gain experience in regenerative farming integrating biodiversity through intercropping, cattle, composting, and bees! in a way that’s good for the planet?  Springer Family Farm is excited to offer an apprenticeship just for you. About the Farm Springer Family Farm is located on Treaty 4 territory, near Foam Lake SK.  Kris Springer, and his wife Jay,  operate a mixed grain and cattle farm.  Biodiversity is at the core of the Springer family farm, focused on growing diverse cash crops, cover crops for grazing, and feed crops.  Kris incorporates crop rotation with vermi -extract, compost … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Foam Lake, SK – Springer Family Farm →

Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program: 2023 Reflections

Posted by Alieka Beckett on September 13, 2023 2 Comments

It’s been another fantastic apprenticeship season! This year, the program partnered with 17 host farms across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba offering 18 aspiring farmers hands-on training and educational experiences.  The Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program started in Alberta in 2016, and in Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2021. To date, we have had  89 apprentices working with 72 host farm mentors, all offer something unique. These apprenticeships create the opportunity to learn about ecological land stewardship practices while developing a network of community and support. Through this program, participants gain an understanding of what it takes to create viable farms that are … Continue reading Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program: 2023 Reflections →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: Foam Lake, SK – Diamond F Farms

Posted by Alieka Beckett on March 03, 2023

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience in regenerative mixed farming encompassing sheep,  grain, and progressive technology?  Diamond F Farms is excited to offer an apprenticeship just for you. About the Farm Diamond F Farms is located on Treaty 4 territory, near Foam Lake SK.  Diamond F Farms Ltd., a progressive intergenerational agricultural family enterprise, is located 20 miles south of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Diamond F Farms is a mixed farm encompassing grain and sheep. Diamond F Farms offers opportunities and education through hands-on experience, and direct supervision demonstrating that agriculture has a bright future. Steven and Brittany … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: Foam Lake, SK – Diamond F Farms →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: North Battleford, SK – Katerynych Family Farm

Posted by Alieka Beckett on January 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring grain grower looking to gain experience in organic grain farming? The Katerynych Family Farm is excited to offer an apprenticeship just for you? About the Farm Katerynych Family Farm is located on Treaty 6 territory, near North Battleford SK.  David Katerynych operates a 1500-acre organic gluten-free farm on a regenerative path in northwest Saskatchewan.  The farm is currently experimenting with different cover crops in addition to introducing animal integration. Their busy season is April/May through to Nov/Dec. On Katerynych farm there will be opportunities for formal as well as informal learning.  Apprentices will learn modern organic … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: North Battleford, SK – Katerynych Family Farm →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: MINTON, SK – AXTEN FARMS

Posted by Alieka Beckett on December 21, 2022

Are you looking for a farming adventure in the full cycle of growing and harvesting multiple grains to a finished food product check out Axten Farms. ABOUT AXTEN FARMS Axten Farms is located near Minton, Saskatchewan on Treaty 4 Territory Derek and Tannis Axten own and operate Axten Farms which has been in Derek’s family for over a century.  With dry, fragile soils, and limited rainfall they made it their mission to “be loyal to the soil” and regenerate their soil life.  Axten farms’ goal is to regenerate the health and vitality of the soil, themselves, the farm, and their … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2023: MINTON, SK – AXTEN FARMS →