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Are you ready to help grow the next generation of farmers in Alberta and beyond? Young Agrarians (YA) is looking for an Alberta & E-Learning Program Manager who can plant seeds of opportunity, nurture learning, and cultivate strong relationships with farmers, educators,  and provincial partners.

Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode. In this month’s podcast club release, we are tuning into a June 2025 episode of the Growing For Market podcast, where Erin Hamilton of The Mushroom Conservatory explores both the science and business of mushrooms—from their ecological benefits in compost to the practical steps for growing different varieties.   From the show notes:

Every so often, you meet someone whose passion shines through every word and story they share. For Brian Weingärtner, that passion is hot peppers. Talking with him, you can feel the excitement as he describes flavours, histories, and the sheer thrill of growing something as humble yet powerful as a chile. Brian runs Weingärtner Micro

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! 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 LAND On the outskirts of Enderby with a

You are invited to a farm tour at the Smelqmix-led Indigenous food sovereignty project Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub, in Cawston, BC! Young Agrarians is excited to collaborate with Ntamtqen for this tour and to continue to support such an impactful project. Over the summer, there have been several new projects and expansions to