Posted by Katheryn Loewen on July 22, 2025
“I learned to farm through trial and error, asking questions, and sheer stubbornness in the face of skepticism” – Carla Moore of Redcoat Greenhouses, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business
...Continue reading →Posted by Katheryn Loewen on July 16, 2025
“My first year was so overwhelming, and I knew that I needed guidance in the little things of running the farm, but also in the big questions that I was wrestling with” – Britt So of Farmers on 57th, British Columbia Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on July 9, 2025
“I aim to create a positive impact in my local community by offering a product that nurtures the land, supports its biodiversity, and provides a safe haven for the animals that inhabit it—a constant home for them.” – Kirsten R, Three Chi’s Acre, Sooke, BC Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on July 2, 2025
“The greatest challenge I’ve faced so far as a new farm business is visibility. Marketing can be tough and finding the right audience for your product is vital. As a new business, I’m working hard on getting my name out there, providing quality products that my customers see value in, and building connections and community
...Continue reading →Posted by Katheryn Loewen on June 4, 2025
“Bees have so much to teach us about collaboration, communication, and resilience — and I’m thrilled to share these lessons with others.” – Rebecca Krowelski of Prairie Sweetheart Honey, Manitoba Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies!
...Continue reading →Posted by Katheryn Loewen on May 28, 2025
“I want to learn all the ins and outs of a farm business before I ever expand. I want my ½ acre to be as efficient as possible.” – Brian Tattam of Tattam Valley Farms, British Columbia Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on April 30, 2025
“ I applied for the Business Mentorship Network program to better understand how to operate this farm and ranch as a business, as well as help with the huge learning curve that goes along with it. ” – Barb Edmonson, FireFly Ranch, BC Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in
...Continue reading →Posted by Katheryn Loewen on April 17, 2025
“We [share] a common goal of growing food for our local communities, providing good jobs, and taking care of the land around us.” – Julie Maxwell and Thomas Maduck of Crocus Hill Garden, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the
...Continue reading →Posted by Tori Ames on April 15, 2025
Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN 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
...Continue reading →Posted by Tori Ames on April 8, 2025
“I realized we needed major changes in our approach, and that meant confronting my own weaknesses—things like financial management, planning, and forecasting. I wanted to improve in those areas and sought out help, which led me to the Young Agrarians business mentorship program. It’s been exactly what I needed.” – Anna Brown of Tapestry Homestead,
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