Blog Category: South Coast – Lower Mainland

Being open to being changed: Reflections on kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth workshop

Posted by Melanie Walker on November 27, 2024

This is a guest blog post from Melanie Walker of Many Microbes Soil Lab located on the swiya of the shíshálh people. Melanie shares her experience taking kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation workshops. We recommend that all farmers take this essential training! As I joined the first session of the kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth workshop, I was open to learning. I knew it would be a process of change. I think most people who grow food appreciate change: the cycle of a growing season, the transformation from seed to fruit, and of course the many times we have to modify … Continue reading Being open to being changed: Reflections on kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth workshop →

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 →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: RARE 2-Acre Turn-key Market Garden – Surrey, BC

Posted by Ve-Jane Duong on October 24, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Located just minutes from Highway 1 in Port Kells, Surrey, this 2-acre established market garden offers an excellent turn-key opportunity for experienced farmers! This land opportunity is comprised of three parcels and spans two neighbouring properties, both of which are served by wells. The farm and packing area are accessed via a … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: RARE 2-Acre Turn-key Market Garden – Surrey, BC →

2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW!

Posted by Tori Ames on October 17, 2024

Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Join the Business Mentorship Network to be paired with an experienced farm mentor who can help support you in your farm business journey. Applications are open for the 2025 Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network for farmers from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba! APPLY BY OCTOBER 31st, 2024! The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network is going into its eleventh year in BC and its third year in the … Continue reading 2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW! →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors

Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 04, 2024

Farm Mentorship Opportunity Young Agrarians is seeking farm business mentors in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba! This is a paid hourly position. 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 … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Call out for Mentors →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: A Quarter-Acre Orchard, with Berries and more! – Delta, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on September 24, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND A mini-orchard and raised beds are available on this beautiful 9.5-acre property in Delta, BC. The property is currently home to horses and a variety of fruit trees and berry bushes in three parcels, totalling 0.25 acres. Previously, the land housed a variety of livestock. Many of the trees and bushes are … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: A Quarter-Acre Orchard, with Berries and more! – Delta, BC →

AUG 30, 2024: QATHET, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Blueberry Commons

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 14, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Blueberry Commons in qathet (Powell River), BC, in collaboration with Vancouver Island University! The 16 acres of gardens, forest and meadows have a long farming history in the community. For more than 50 years the Clancy family grew berries, fruit and vegetables and raised animals as an integral part of the Wildwood farming scene. Today, they have nearly an acre of blueberry crop, and a thriving 2 acre market garden that supplies food to the local community. Join us for an evening of learning and connecting, and stay for a potluck … Continue reading AUG 30, 2024: QATHET, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at Blueberry Commons →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: up to 11 acres for organic farming – Pemberton, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on August 14, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This beautiful 39-acre property is located in the Pemberton Meadows Valley, just a 17-minute drive from downtown Pemberton! The property has been farmed and has had farm status since 2012. About 11 acres of the land are cultivable, with 2 acres of garlic currently planted, along with a home garden and flower … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: up to 11 acres for organic farming – Pemberton, BC →

Sept 27, 2024: SOUTH SURREY, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at A Rocha Farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on August 01, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at A Rocha Farm in South Surrey, BC! A Rocha Farm is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program growing over 50 vegetable crops (containing over 200 varieties) and an expanding flower field. They have 2.5 acres under production, which provides for a 170+ member vegetable & flower CSA, the farmer’s market, an on-site farm stand, and restaurant sales. Since 2005 they have been focused on providing an educational space for aspiring farmers to learn. They use regenerative practices, including the use of cover crops and crop rotation, and plant … Continue reading Sept 27, 2024: SOUTH SURREY, BC – Farm Tour and Potluck at A Rocha Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres of farmland – Deroche, BC

Posted by Danika Watson on August 01, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND If you’re looking for a flexible land opportunity for plant-based production types, read on! This flat 10 acre property is located in Deroche, about 17 km from Mission. The land is divided into two parcels by a small creek; one side is 1.5 acres and the other is nearly 8 acres. Both … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres of farmland – Deroche, BC →