Jennica Taylor is one of the apprentices who joined the 2023 cohort of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) on the Prairies. YAAP is a full immersion initiative that pairs aspiring farmers with host farms to gain skills and knowledge on how to manage their own farms someday. Jennica’s host farm is the Common Ground

You’re invited to a tour of two unique farm projects in Red Deer, Alberta.  Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project & Common Ground Garden Project! On this tour, we will discuss: restoration agriculture  designing with nature to repair degraded landscapes growing food in small, accessible spaces soil health food

This season, a new cohort joined the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program for immersive, hands-on learning experiences with mentor farmers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.  Jacob Ulickij is an apprentice at Good Notes Community Farm  in New Sarepta, Alberta, a community of gardeners, gleaners, and pastured chicken tenders. Read on to hear some of Jacob’s thoughts

You’re invited to a tour of three urban farms in Calgary! Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Root and Regenerate Urban Farm, The Chef’s Farmer, and Land of Dreams Community Farm. During this tour, we will discuss: Regenerative urban agriculture Rooftop agriculture Farming on sloped landscapes The Land of Dreams project DATE: July 16,

Looking to gain farm skills? This FULLY FUNDED Regenerative Farming Program teaches the main theories, concepts and practices of regenerative farming with guidance from industry experts. The theory portion of the program will be delivered online along with a one week in-person bootcamp at Lentelus Farms, then an eight-week on-farm practicum. WHEN: July 17 –

Across the prairie provinces Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba we have a new 2023 cohort of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Please join us in welcoming this inspiring crew of eager learners who are jumping on regenerative and ecological farms to dig into farming! What is the YA Apprenticeship Program? Our apprenticeships are a full immersion program

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain hands on experience on a large organic family farm?  Sand Springs Ranch is offering a unique apprenticeship program providing experience in either 1) organic, grass fed beef cow/calf operation or 2) organic vegetable production and marketing. We are accepting up to 4 apprentices for 2023. About the

Elk Root Conservation Farm in Vallican, British Columbia is seeking three interns for the 2023 season! ABOUT Elk Root Conservation Farm Elk Root Conservation Farm (ERC) is a ‘beyond’ organic regenerative demonstration farm located adjacent to the ancestral Sinixt village site of n’kʔáwxtən, in Sinixt təmxwúlaʔxw and within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) at the

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

It can be hard to know where to turn as a new farmer or someone curious about farming. Young Agrarians staff are here to help! The purpose of these sessions is to help you find the right information for where you are at today on your farming journey. Whether you are farm curious or you