Posted by Dana Penrice on December 22, 2016
PRAIRIE GOLD PASTURED MEATS – Red Deer, AB Prairie Gold Pastured Meats raises grass-finished beef, pastured pork, and eggs in Central Alberta. The animals are cared for in a manner that is harmonious with nature and regenerative to the soil, the grasses, the animals, and the eater. Find out more. DUBAN FARMS – Lethbridge, AB Duban Farms is a
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on December 21, 2016
Are you an aspiring grazier looking to gain the hands-on skills and experience? Are you feeling like you’re not quite ready to start your own grass-fed, pasture-raised livestock business yet? Prairie Gold Pastured Meats is excited to offer a meaningful apprenticeship to help you on your grazing journey. About the Farm Prairie Gold Pastured Meats raises grass-finished beef, pastured pork,
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on December 21, 2016
Are you looking for a hands-on, practical learning experience in environmentally and economically sustainable farming? Are you wanting to work alongside a farmer that is innovative, forward thinking and working to mitigate climate change? Duban Farms is excited to offer a unique apprenticeship in regenerative farming. About the Farm Duban Farms is a third generation, irrigated grain
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on December 11, 2016
Are you an aspiring farmer looking to take the next step in gaining practical hands-on skills? Is farming in your future, but you are not quite ready to take the plunge in setting up your own business? Kettle Crossing Farm is offering an apprenticeship program with valuable knowledge and experience to help you on your farming journey. About the Farm
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on December 1, 2016
Registration deadline: Friday, Dec. 2nd This workshop will introduce you to the concept of continuous improvement, a holistic approach to identify sources of waste and overcome specific challenges in your business. It is the start of a journey towards increased business and operational efficiency. Learn how to: maximize your employee asset base establish a preventative
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on December 1, 2016
photo by greenkeepers.ca This is the 4th and final webinar of the 2016 season hosted by the BAUTA Initiative – time to celebrate! Please join us to hear from seed leaders in three regions of Canada. They’ll talk about their diverse and forward thinking seed initiatives that are advancing ecological seed and regional seed systems
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on November 21, 2016
Bar U.J. Ranch & Farm Ltd. has 250 cows for sale and land for rent. The purchase of these cows includes and opportunity to use our ranch land at a very reasonable price. This package together with our mentorship would be an excellent way to optimize the benefits of a cow herd that works and
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on October 4, 2016
Robert and Judy Akitt are seeking a young man, woman or couple to work with who is interested in building a livestock enterprise on their farm. About the Farm The Akitt Farm is located 10 miles south of Eckville, Alberta and about 40 minutes from Red Deer and 40 minutes from Rocky Mountain House. The farm is
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on September 29, 2016
Come learn how to design for healthier land, more prosperity, and the time to enjoy it. This workshop is grounded in the principles and processes of Permaculture Design and Holistic Management. Over the course of 3 days, participants will be lead through a series of hands on exercises that will focus on how to create an
...Continue reading →Posted by Dana Penrice on September 23, 2016
Come to the first ever Young Agrarians Potluck and Social of the Peace Country! Share stories and swap ideas with your fellow agrarians. Young Agrarians is a network for new and young ecological and organic farmers, but whether you are 3 or 83, please join us! We love agrarians of all ages and sizes. The
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