Blog Category: Alberta

EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Feast at Ebsa Silga’s Farm

Posted by Alex on September 27, 2024

On a hot day in August, a beautiful community of people came out to visit and tour Ebsa Silga’s farm just outside of Edmonton. Ebsa immigrated from Ethiopia in 2014 and over the last couple of years has started growing and experimenting with vegetables. He currently grows on 32 acres of leased land and sells his vegetables directly to community members. You can read more about Ebsa’s farm beginnings in Alberta on our blog. The tour began with a quick tractor demonstration and then we headed into the green house, where Ebsa showed off the incredible bounty of tomatoes and … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Feast at Ebsa Silga’s Farm →

We’re hiring! Alberta Apprenticeship Coordinator

Posted by Taina Uitto on September 24, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator in Alberta! Location: Remote Office. Candidate must live in Alberta. Please indicate where in Alberta you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: October 7, 2024. We will be processing applications as they are received, and the position will start ASAP when we find the right candidate. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Coordinator for the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at administration, and has a genuine love for fostering growth in others. The ideal candidate will not only … Continue reading We’re hiring! Alberta Apprenticeship Coordinator →

EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Steel Pony Farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on September 11, 2024

Touring a vegetable farm at the beginning of September is a bit like showing up to a BBQ after everyone has eaten – if you dig around you might be able to find some salad and a sausage left.  This was the analogy Mike Kozlowski from Steel Pony Farm opened the tour with, getting a few chuckles from the crowd.  We were in luck, there were still some carrots, pumpkins, kale, beets and onions in the field, a fraction of the over 30 veggies produced on the 8 acre plot located in Treaty 7-Battle River Territory, just south of Red … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Steel Pony Farm →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Cozy Homestead Essentials

Posted by Tori Ames on August 26, 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 – Cozy Homestead Essentials →

JOB: Edmonton, AB – Inside Education, Agriculture Education Program Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on August 16, 2024

Inside Education is seeking an Agriculture Education Program Coordinator in Edmonton, Alberta! ABOUT INSIDE EDUCATION Inside Education is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and talented educator – someone who can spark interest and engage others in learning about Alberta’s environment and natural resources. This position will complement our education program team to support teachers and inspire students with a focus on the topic of agriculture. Inside Education is Alberta’s largest environmental and natural resources education charity. Our mandate is to support K-12 school teachers and inspire their students when it comes to working towards a balanced, sustainable future for our economy, … Continue reading JOB: Edmonton, AB – Inside Education, Agriculture Education Program Coordinator →

FARM JOB: Gibbons, AB – Sundog Organic Farm, Veggie Farm Worker

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on August 15, 2024

Sundog Organic Farm in Gibbons, Alberta is seeking a Veggie Farm Worker! ABOUT Sundog Organic Farm We are a local organic vegetable farm in the Fort Saskatechewan-Gibbons area that grows a variety of veggies for market each week. Our farming practices begin with respect for the soil. Soil covers only a small part of the earth, and what we have has been built up over millennia to become the life-supporting substrate which we can grow food in. It is teeming with organisms, all of which work together to become a nutrient-dense matter that supports plant life (along with sun and … Continue reading FARM JOB: Gibbons, AB – Sundog Organic Farm, Veggie Farm Worker →

EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Rosy Farms

Posted by Marsha Shack on August 14, 2024

Twenty curious farmers and customers gathered on the sunny afternoon of August 10th for a tour of Rosy Farm, a 27 acre organically managed Haskap farm north of Edmonton, North Saskatchewan River and Treaty 6 territory. The tour was hosted by Andrew Rosychuk, the owner of Rosy Farms. Founded in 2014, Rosy Farms is certified organic and produces nine varieties of haskaps using regenerative agriculture practices, including incorporating native plants into their shelterbelt and between orchard rows.  The tour began with a brief history of the farm and Andrew’s journey into farming from his horticulture diploma at Olds College.  He … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Farm Tour and Potluck at Rosy Farms →

Regenerative Grain Farming Field Day with Canadian Organic Growers

Posted by Alex on August 12, 2024

On a sunny July day, participants from across Alberta and beyond gathered for a series of farm tours that showcased regenerative grain farming practices. These farms were located near Rolling Hills, Alberta, which is in the southern part of the province and within the irrigation district. First stop was a farm growing organic oats, potatoes, and hemp. They had been growing organically for over 20 years and their top piece of advice was to not worry about what your neighbours have to say as you transition and get through the learning curve of the first 5 years. Participants got to … Continue reading Regenerative Grain Farming Field Day with Canadian Organic Growers →

EVENT RECAP: Blooming Business – Lady’s Hat Farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on July 25, 2024

Under skies that drenched us in liquid sunshine, the Alberta-based apprentices of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program had the pleasure of touring Lady’s Hat Farm, a beautiful specialty cut flower farm located near Castor, Alberta. Nestled amidst the endless prairie skies and sage-filled badlands of central Alberta, this farm offers a breathtaking backdrop for its vibrant fields of flowers. Our tour was hosted by the owner, Nikki Wiart and her apprentice Rachel.  We learned about the history of the farm, which has pivoted from growing veggies and lambs to flower cultivation. Nikki’s dedication to growing thousands upon thousands of cut flowers … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Blooming Business – Lady’s Hat Farm →

Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on July 23, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a Policy Jam Coordinator! Location: Remote office. The ideal candidate will live in or near the City of Ottawa, however we are accepting applications from people living in surrounding communities. Deadline for Applications: Friday September 6, 2024. This position starts in October 2024. Are you organized? Do you enjoy event planning and coordinating all the little details that create meaningful, educational, fun events? Do you take initiative to advance projects and tasks? Are you a natural communicator, able to engage diverse audiences? Do you dream up creative ideas and see the world in graphics and visuals? … Continue reading Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator →