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For part 1 go here One of the oldest challenges facing all communities, but particularly larger cities, is how do we get all the things we need into the community and effectively deal with getting the waste or unwanted byproducts back out of the community? If there is a serious failure to create and regulate

Why do my partner Nick and I want to grow food in cities? Why have we started a business that lenders and investors struggle to understand and for which there are no existing models or precedents for us to draw from as we plan?  And why are we so passionate about this apparently quixotic vision?

I’m Adam. So… conversation starters?  I talk to plants. For half of the world’s population, this is not at all unusual, commonplace, even. And most of us, I think, secretly harbor some kind of fairy-dust eye-of-newt moist-root instinct, as if we want so badly to believe in what seems too irrational to give any heed

Hello, my name is Andrew Heneghan, and I’m a new contributor with the Young Agrarians. I’m originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland later spending a considerable amount of time in Keene, New Hampshire, and Vancouver, British Columbia.  A North American with international tendencies.  I’m excited about Young Agrarians push to promote farming for young people in

Presenting… drum roll… the first Young Agrarians video by Hannah Roessler. Video captured at the BC Food Systems Network 2012 Gathering! Hannah runs an incredible blog project called the Farmer’s Filmanac, a website dedicated to farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing through text, photo and video. I can’t say enough about how awesome Hannah’s website is.  And the

Young Agrarians has partnered up with Vancouver Urban Farming Society to host a monthly potluck on one of Vancouver’s beautiful urban farms.  The location changes every month and includes a farm tour and DIY feast!  Join us! Friend, foodie, farmer – everyone welcome:) Next Potluck @ Farmers on 57th: August 23rd, 2012 Farm tour 6 pm Potluck 7

You’re invited: It’s not dinner… we’re deconstructing it! Vancity’s Grass Roots team invites you to join us for an hour of inspiration with Jon Steinman. Topic: Deconstructing Dinner for Resilient Food Secure Communities Event is free but seats are limited – so please RSVP ASAP: skygarden@vancity.com….and if you change your plans later, please let us know

Young agrarians @ BC Food Systems Gathering July 2012. More photos here!

It’s been natural for us to pull people together to eat. Since we’re focused on farmers and foodies, our monthly gatherings started small and are growing. We like the idea of young folk around the province potlucking and pulling together local food, food lovers and growers. Potlucks are free, participatory and a wonderful way to

We’re collaborating with Vancouver Urban Farming Society and UBC Farm to offer the next monthly Young Agrarians Potluck (that’s you!) to gather folk from far and wide! Please bring a food dish to share Plate/bowl + cutlery to eat with We can’t wait to see you and enjoy the beauty of UBC Farm!Directions: The Wesbrook