Blog Category: Business Mentorship

YA Business Mentorship Network – Buttercup Sandwich Florals

Posted by Melanie Buffel on March 14, 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 – Buttercup Sandwich Florals

YA Business Mentorship Network – Tuff Ranching

Posted by Tori Ames on March 12, 2024

Tuff Ranching

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 2024/2025 program here – applications processed … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Tuff Ranching

Looking for a place to start your farmpreneur journey?

Posted by Marsha Shack on January 05, 2024

Do you have an idea for a farm enterprise that needs space and community support to make it happen? Good Note Community Farm is looking for a self-starter farmpreneur starting this spring. About the Farm Good Note Community Farm is a non-profit, diversified Community Farm, sharing food-producing knowledge with families and individuals from nearby cities and acreages.  They care for dairy cows and dairy goats as well as their young. They have a flock of 100 chickens and 10 Muscovy ducks. In all cases they steward these animals with as much care and attention to their needs and that of … Continue reading Looking for a place to start your farmpreneur journey?

YA Business Mentorship Network – Charnwood Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on January 02, 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! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC  and AB mentees are now  CLOSED. Limited seats available for MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Charnwood Farm

YA Business Mentorship Network – Quality Harvests

Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 20, 2023

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! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC  and AB mentees are now  CLOSED. Limited seats available for MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Quality Harvests

YA Business Mentorship Network – Okanagan Herb Patch

Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 18, 2023

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! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC and AB mentees are now  CLOSED. Limited seats available for  MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Okanagan Herb Patch

YA Business Mentorship Network – Gathered and Grown Family Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on December 14, 2023

Suzanne and Mat Bergeron and their four children smiling outside surrounded by trees.

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! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC and AB mentees is now  CLOSED. Limited spots available for MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Gathered and Grown Family Farm

YA Business Mentorship Network – Audley Family Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on December 12, 2023

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! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC mentees is now  CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Audley Family Farm

YA Apprenticeship 2024: Lady’s Hat Farm – Castor, AB

Posted by Kolby Peterson on December 07, 2023 1 Comment

Spend your summer helping out under the endless skies of Central Alberta in fields of flowers. Lady’s Hat Farm is looking for an apprentice this upcoming spring and summer. Lady’s Hat Farm works closely with two other farms under the umbrella of The Prairie Farm Project – an informal co-operative of farms in the area that hosts dinners, plans workbees, and markets collaboratively. About the Farm & Apprenticeship Lady’s Hat Farm produces seasonal and ecological cut flowers and is also home to a floral studio where Nikki designs arrangements for weddings, weekly bouquet subscriptions, and dries thousands of stems for … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: Lady’s Hat Farm – Castor, AB

YA Business Mentorship Network – Ural Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on November 30, 2023

Anton Goulko and Dorothy Penner - Ural Farms - 2023 BMN AB Mentees

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! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC mentees is now  CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Ural Farms