Blog Category: Business

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on January 20, 2025

Check out one of the mentors available for mentorship in this year’s BMN cohort. Want to read more? Head over to our BMN Blog for more mentorship stories. Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell of B-C Ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Bluesette Campbell grew up on a sheep ranch in south central Montana. She now lives on and is an owner of the B-C Ranch Inc., a third-generation cattle ranch near Meadow Lake, SK, with her husband, Mark. They have two boys, Andrew (22) and Birch (19). For over 20 years, they have successfully been in business with Mark’s brother, Scott, … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell →

BUSINESS BOOTCAMP FOR NEW FARMERS – NEXT COHORT STARTS JANUARY 15!

Posted by Chantelle Chan on December 19, 2024

The Business Bootcamp is an eleven-week program, packed full of content and activities that will guide you through writing your farm business plan. Registration in the course includes access to a 40 page printable workbook, over 35 video tutorials, a curated list of more than 80 of our favourite business planning resources, and 20+ hours of virtual support and instruction, all broken down into easily digestible weekly modules. Each week will include pre-recorded videos, a worksheet, and a 2-hour online session The Business Bootcamp will cover everything from writing a mission statement to creating a financial plan to defining a marketing … Continue reading BUSINESS BOOTCAMP FOR NEW FARMERS – NEXT COHORT STARTS JANUARY 15! →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on December 16, 2024

Check out one of the mentors available for mentorship in this year’s BMN cohort. Want to read more? Head over to our BMN Blog for more mentorship stories. Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola of Ferme Fiola Farm in Ste-Geneviève Joey Fiola is a first generation shepherd and 3rd generation forage manager, revitalizing his grandparents farm. He is passionate about land regeneration, soil health and maintenance of older agricultural equipment. Joey also has extensive experience with forages for hay and pasture. Along with his partner Christel, Joey raises dual purpose specialty sheep and markets their products direct to consumers through online … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Amisk Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 09, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. 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. Mentee applications for the BC 2025 cohort are now closed. Mentee applications for the AB/SK/MB 2025 cohort will be accepted until the program is full. Mentees Apply … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Amisk Farm →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Yellow House Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 05, 2024

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Frozen Coast Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 14, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. 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. The deadline for Mentee applications for the 2025 cohort has been extended to Nov 15th, 2024. Mentees Apply here! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Frozen Coast Farm →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Farm Next Door

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 11, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. 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. The deadline for Mentee applications for the 2025 cohort has been extended to Nov 15th, 2024. Mentees Apply here! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – The Farm Next Door →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – MILPA NATURALS

Posted by Tori Ames on November 08, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. 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. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program will be accepted until November 15th, 2024. Mentees Apply here! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Mentors Apply here! Check out the Business Mentorship Network … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – MILPA NATURALS →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – OPEN GATE FARM

Posted by Mark Diakiw on November 04, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. 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. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program close October 31st. Mentees Apply here! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Mentors Apply here! Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Check out … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – OPEN GATE FARM →

2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 15TH

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 01, 2024

YOU DIDN’T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY as the deadline for applications has been extended to November 15th, 2024. Apply Today! Are you a start-up farm that is in its first 5 years in business? Or, are you taking over the family farm and looking for support to develop your farm business? Young Agrarians supports young farmers with one-on-one mentorship to develop farm business skills. We are looking for farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to join our amazing Business Mentorship Network for the 2025 season. MENTEES RECEIVE: 🌱 30 hours of business mentorship with an experienced farmer 🌱 … Continue reading 2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 15TH →