Blog Category: Kootenay Boundary

Nov 28, 2023: ONLINE – Better Together: Cooperative Solutions for Farmers

Posted by Chantelle Chan on October 31, 2023

Join Emi Do, YA’s Co-op Coordinator, for a hands-on look at how collaboration fits into your farm  Are you feeling intimidated about the prospect of tackling your farming enterprise on your own? This session is a great place to get your collaborative juices flowing. Explore the myths, challenges, and opportunities of the cooperative model. Hear from farmers that are actively in co-ops about how they’re using collaboration to tackle the barriers to farming in our current food landscape – and make their farms, lives, and communities work.  Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023  |  7-8:30 PM PST Location: Online on Indigenous … Continue reading Nov 28, 2023: ONLINE – Better Together: Cooperative Solutions for Farmers →

2024 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 31, 2023

Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer, operating a new farm or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you need guidance to grow your business? Do you live in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba? Apply NOW for the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network! APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 13, 2023 The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network is going into it’s tenth year in BC and second year in the Prairie provinces.  The BMN pairs new and seasoned farmers to cultivate the skills for running ecologically sustainable and financially viable businesses. Mentors … Continue reading 2024 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – DEADLINE EXTENDED! →

Nov 21, 2023: ONLINE – Business Planning for Your Future Farm

Posted by Chantelle Chan on October 27, 2023 1 Comment

Join Young Agrarian’s Melanie Buffel for a hands-on look at exercising your business planning muscles. Are you thinking about starting a farm business or actively looking for land, but planning for your farm feels impossible with that big missing piece – the land? This session is a great starting point for planning how you’ll bring your farm to life, as well as figuring out just what land will be right for your business! Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023  |  7-8:30 PM PST Location: Online on Indigenous territories across what is today known as B.C. Join us from the comfort of … Continue reading Nov 21, 2023: ONLINE – Business Planning for Your Future Farm →

2024 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW!

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 23, 2023

Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer, operating a new farm or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you need guidance to grow your business? Do you live in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba? Apply NOW for the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network! APPLICATION DEADLINE OCT 31st, 2023 The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network is going into it’s tenth year in BC and second year in the Prairie provinces.  The BMN pairs new and seasoned farmers to cultivate the skills for running ecologically sustainable and financially viable businesses. Mentors support you … Continue reading 2024 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW! →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 30 acre Farm and Cidery in Burton, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on October 17, 2023

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This delightful farm and cidery is located in the heart of Burton, situated between the shore of Lower Arrow Lake and the Kootenay Rockies. There is a total of 30 acres of ALR farmland separated by fences. This area includes over 6 acres of orchards that supply the cidery. 10 acres is used as sheep forage with an additional 8 acres of hay … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 30 acre Farm and Cidery in Burton, BC →

FARM JOB: Cranbrook, BC – Cranbrook Urban Farm, Food Producer & Processor Career Internship

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 16, 2023

Cranbrook Urban Farm in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Food Producer & Processor Career Internship! ABOUT Cranbrook Urban Farm The Cranbrook Urban Farm is located in Cranbrook and will be producing greens and lettuce year-round using a controlled environment hydroponic system. The farm is run by a social nonprofit organization, and a portion of all produce is distributed through food aid organizations to community members free of charge. DESIRED QUALITIES Passion for food and an understanding of food systems, an interest in supporting local initiatives that enhance food systems and community resilience. Knowledge of or a willingness to learn hydroponic … Continue reading FARM JOB: Cranbrook, BC – Cranbrook Urban Farm, Food Producer & Processor Career Internship →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 04, 2023

Young Agrarians is seeking farm business mentors in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba! Are you an experienced farmer wanting to give back to the next generation? Is farm business planning, cashflow planning and business strategy your jam? Do you get excited about goal setting, record keeping, financial analysis and market research? Do you love listening to and supporting others on their learning journeys to reach their goals? If you answered yes, you might be a great fit as a Farm Business Mentor. Business development skills and navigating business start-up is one of the biggest challenges facing new farmers. The Young … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors →

Forrest Farm: the Path to a Successful Micro-Dairy

Posted by Kat Roger on September 21, 2023

ABOUT FORREST FARM Eight years ago, Amanda and Ewan Forrest launched their dream of making beautiful, lovingly-crafted cheese in Salmo, B.C. Like everything else on Forrest Farm, Amanda and Ewan’s cheese is hand-made and mindfully packaged with minimal plastic and gorgeous presentation in mind. They make several varieties of sheep and goat cheese, featuring a fantastic Chevre, the classic lactic goat cheese. Each cheese has a unique shape and size to bring out its best flavour characteristics and stays true to the traditional European-style artisanal cheese.  With the launch of the dairy operation to the delight of local consumers, Amanda … Continue reading Forrest Farm: the Path to a Successful Micro-Dairy →

OCT 22, 2023: Nelson, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Posted by Kat Roger on September 18, 2023

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together landholders and farmers seeking land to network, explore possible land matches, and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. Our B.C. Land Matching Program Manager Darcy Smith and our Columbia Basin Land Matcher, Nyree Marsh will be there to talk about how land matching supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, legal considerations, … Continue reading OCT 22, 2023: Nelson, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4 acres with scenic mountain vistas – New Denver, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on August 22, 2023

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This 34 acre property is scenically surrounded by mountains and is minutes away from Slocan Lake. The farmland on the property includes 4 acres of level fields that are currently managed by light grazing and mowing. This property has all the beauty and privacy of a remote mountain location, but is less than 10 minutes from New Denver. In addition to the available … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 4 acres with scenic mountain vistas – New Denver, BC →