Blog Category: Saskatchewan

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – FIORELLA FARMS

Posted by Melanie Buffel on July 02, 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 that create more than a simple transactional relationship.” – Kristen E., Fiorella Farms, BC 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 a year-long farm … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – FIORELLA FARMS →

MEET YOUR FUTURE FARMERS – 2025 YA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Posted by Lourdes Still on June 27, 2025

Meet your future farmers! The Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program’s 2025 cohort have landed on their host farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The apprentices in each province recently got together for an orientation weekend to get acquainted and connect over their shared passion for nature and regenerative agriculture. Their time together involved sharing farm-sourced meals, farm activities (like building fences!), hikes, bonfires, and guided city tours with local businesses that are food grower advocates. It was time well spent building new friendships as they prepared for the season ahead on their host farms. Join us in welcoming this … Continue reading MEET YOUR FUTURE FARMERS – 2025 YA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM →

JUNE 17, 2025: Saskatoon, SK – Garden Tour & Composting Workshop with CHEP Good Food

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 27, 2025

Join us at CHEP Good Food’s ketayak community kistikana for a hands-on evening learning the basics of composting with Lisa Howse, Projects Coordinator at the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council. Lisa brings many seasons of experience and a deep passion for waste reduction to this fun, accessible, and informative workshop. Whether you’re just getting started or curious about integrating composting into your farm, garden, or yard, this session is for you! We’ll dig into: How composting works Tips for setting up your own system Common compost challenges and solutions How composting connects to land care and food sovereignty We’ll have time … Continue reading JUNE 17, 2025: Saskatoon, SK – Garden Tour & Composting Workshop with CHEP Good Food →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – FIREFLY RANCH

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 BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers a year-long farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks, and online workshops, new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – FIREFLY RANCH →

Hiring Postponed! Saskatchewan Manager

Posted by Taina Uitto on April 17, 2025

Young Agrarians is hiring a Saskatchewan Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Saskatchewan. Please include your location in your application. Please also view our Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager posting as there may be an opportunity to combine the Apprenticeship Program portion of this role with this one. Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2025. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about cultivating the next generation of farmers in Saskatchewan? Do you thrive on developing innovative projects in the … Continue reading Hiring Postponed! Saskatchewan Manager →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CROCUS HILL GARDEN

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 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 and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CROCUS HILL GARDEN →

We’re hiring! Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager

Posted by Taina Uitto on April 11, 2025

Young Agrarians is hiring a full-time Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Manitoba. Please include your location in your application. We welcome applicants interested in the Apprenticeship Program Manager portion of the role from other Prairies provinces, as there is a possibility to split this into its own role. Deadline for Applications: April 28, 2025. This position will start in early June 2025. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about building vibrant food systems, supporting new farmers, and cultivating community from the ground up? … Continue reading We’re hiring! Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – ROGUE ACRES

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on March 12, 2025

“I realized that working for the family farm instead of pursuing a career in environment or policy research was an invaluable opportunity: one where I would satisfy my interests in sustainability, biodiversity, and policy and be challenged to continuously learn and improve.” -Sarah Foley of Rogue Acres, 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 mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – ROGUE ACRES →

April 3, 2025: ONLINE – Building a Resilient Farm Business

Posted by Alex on February 25, 2025

Do you want to build a resilient farm business? Are you looking for tools to support your farm’s risk management strategy? Building a resilient farm business means having the right strategies and tools to manage risk and adapt to changing conditions. Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Heather Watson of Farm Management Canada, Stephanie Maynard & Phil Quinn of Quinn Farms, and Alex Pulwicki of Young Agrarians as they will discuss practical strategies, real-world examples, and valuable resources available to help farmers strengthen their operations and secure long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect … Continue reading April 3, 2025: ONLINE – Building a Resilient Farm Business →

March 19, 2025: ONLINE – Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey

Posted by Waranuch on February 24, 2025

Are you eager to start your journey as a rancher but unsure where to begin? Do you have countless questions about grazing and land management? If you are a first-generation rancher looking for practical guidance, this online event is for you! Join us for a live session with Shayne Blosky of Double S Ranch Cattle Co and Cody Spencer, Bison Rancher and Land Steward, as they share valuable insights into ranching and sustainable grazing. In this session, you will learn: The fundamentals of becoming a rancher and starting your operation About rotational grazing and soil health management  The impact of … Continue reading March 19, 2025: ONLINE – Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey →