Blog Category: Farmer Profiles

Farmer Looking for Land: 1/4 acre for herb production – Prince George, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on February 21, 2025

We have lots of farmers looking for land, most of which aren’t on our blog! 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 FARMER Hannah, an experienced farmer and herbalist, is currently seeking a 1/4 acre (or more) to produce culinary and medicinal herbs. Hannah has worked on multiple market garden farms across northern BC, as well as in a food forestry operation. She has been a home herbalist for over a decade, and is now looking to provide … Continue reading Farmer Looking for Land: 1/4 acre for herb production – Prince George, BC →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: ERICKSON, MB – TAMARACK FARMS

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on February 20, 2025

Are you interested in learning how to grow, harvest and clean a diversity of crops? Are you interested in native seed production and ready to jump in a tractor to spend your days in the beautiful outdoors?  Tamarack farms is excited to offer production apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm Tamarack Farms is located on Treaty 2 territory, near Erickson, MB and Rolling River First Nation.  Tamarack Farms is a family farm business located near Erickson, Manitoba. In 1979, Carol and Harvey Pengelly started Tamarack Farms. Ryan Pengelly and Alexandra Lozada returned to take over the farm in 2014. … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: ERICKSON, MB – TAMARACK FARMS →

How to Start Farming Course Speakers

Posted by Alex on February 11, 2025 4 Comments

How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious features a phenomenal line up of speakers! Learn about how to get more involved in farming from these amazing farmers and food growers.  Want to engage with these speakers? Register for the How to Start Farming course! Audrey Logan is a Nehiyaw/Métis Knowledge Keeper currently living in Treaty 1 Territory. They founded the Klinic Teaching Garden, a regenerative community garden rooted in Indigenous permaculture principles at 545 Broadway in Winnipeg. They also run Dehydration Nations, a grassroots initiative which hopes to empower individuals and communities to harness the traditional … Continue reading How to Start Farming Course Speakers →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Hanna, AB – Hart Ranches

Posted by Steven Olsen on February 03, 2025

2 cows faces - Hart Ranches Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program

Are you passionate about regenerative agriculture, livestock care, and land stewardship? Hart Ranches in Hanna, Alberta, is offering a unique apprenticeship where you can gain hands-on experience on a 7,000-acre ranch while working alongside skilled mentors. About the Farm Hart Ranches is focused on regenerative ranching and conservation. Mike and Laura Hart, the ranch owners, are committed to healing their land, which was severely impacted by the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. They are active members of the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA), participating in workshops on topics like drought mitigation, soil health, and shelterbelt development. Their diversified operations include: … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Hanna, AB – Hart Ranches →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: DELORAINE, MB – GWM FARMS

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on January 21, 2025

Are you interested in large scale regenerative agriculture? Are you ready to jump in a tractor and spend your days in the beautiful outdoors?  GWM Farms is excited to offer an regenerative grain production apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm GWM Farms is located on Treaty 2 territory, 9 miles NW of Deloraine, MB.  GWM Farms is a 3300 acre, multigenerational regenerative grain farm operated by Darren Maddess, along with his parents Gary and Wendy, wife Robyn and their two children Teagan and Ethan. On this family farm, three generations work to grow wheat, oats, fall rye, grass seed, … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: DELORAINE, MB – GWM FARMS →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on January 20, 2025

Check out one of the mentors available for mentorship in this year’s BMN cohort. Want to read more? Head over to our BMN Blog for more mentorship stories.  Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell of B-C Ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Bluesette Campbell grew up on a sheep ranch in south central Montana. She now lives on and is an owner of the B-C Ranch Inc., a third-generation cattle ranch near Meadow Lake, SK, with her husband, Mark.  They have two boys, Andrew (22) and Birch (19).  For over 20 years, they have successfully been in business with Mark’s brother, Scott, … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell →

YA Apprenticeship 2025: Kelowna, BC – Lentelus Farms and Creekside Meats

Posted by Tessa Thompson on January 15, 2025

Are you a young, aspiring farmer interested in learning about regenerative meat production from field to fork, including meat processing? Lentelus Farms may be the apprenticeship for you! ABOUT LENTELUS FARMS  Lentelus Farms is an agroecological family farming business on Vancouver Island and more recently Kelowna as well. We strive to practice a form of agriculture that is regenerative and restorative to the lands which we farm. During the growing season, all of our animals are raised out in our pastures. These pastures have been seeded with a diversity of species to allow the livestock to browse a variety of … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2025: Kelowna, BC – Lentelus Farms and Creekside Meats →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: LACOMBE, AB – ELLIS NATURE CENTRE

Posted by Steven Olsen on January 07, 2025

Cattle moving between paddocks at Ellis Nature Centre

Are you an aspiring farmer or nature lover interested in regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and environmental education? Join Ellis Nature Centre’s team and gain hands-on experience on a working farm and environmental non-profit organization! About the Farm Ellis Nature Centre is a non-profit organization focused on conservation, education, and regenerative agriculture. The organization manages 640 acres of land, renting pastures to a local rancher, and is home to a variety of livestock including cattle, goats, chickens, and bees. The farm is dedicated to implementing regenerative grazing practices and serves as a demonstration farm for sustainable farming methods. The farm provides a … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: LACOMBE, AB – ELLIS NATURE CENTRE →

Planting for the Future: Fairfolk Farm’s Tree-Planting Journey

Posted by Waranuch on January 06, 2025

Pinette Robinson of Fairfolk Farm, a past participant in the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers program, shared insights with Young Agrarians about the farm’s tree-planting project. The initiative aims to establish windrows and shelterbelts around their fields, pasture and gardens to protect soil and crops, and create habitats for wildlife. Launched in Spring 2024, this five-year project showcases Fairfolk Farm’s dedication to fostering a sustainable future through farming.  The following text and photos are created by Pinette and shared with her permission. This spring [2024], we embarked on an exciting journey at Fairfolk Farm—a 5-year tree-planting project that’s already transforming … Continue reading Planting for the Future: Fairfolk Farm’s Tree-Planting Journey →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: COCHIN, SK – PRAIRIE GARDEN SEEDS

Posted by Alieka Beckett on December 31, 2024

Join Rachelle Ternier at her seed farm, where you’ll learn all about seed saving, biodiversity in seeds, gardening, farming, and the broader food system while surrounded by the natural beauty of Murray Lake. ABOUT PRAIRIE GARDEN SEEDS Prairie Garden Seeds is located near Cochin, Saskatchewan – Treaty 6 Territory Prairie Garden Seeds issued their first seed catalogue in 1986, authored by Jim Ternier. Rachelle, his daughter, has been working alongside him since childhood and has now been at the helm of the business for the past decade. The seed catalogue focuses primarily on vegetables, flowers, decorative plants, and a unique … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: COCHIN, SK – PRAIRIE GARDEN SEEDS →