Posted on April 23, 2025
It’s essential for all of us involved in agriculture to understand the Treaty relationships that shape the land we farm on. These relationships are foundational—not only to the histories and present-day realities of the places we farm—but also to how we imagine a just and regenerative future in agriculture. Join us for a powerful and
...Continue reading →Posted on April 22, 2025
Natasha Danenhower is a Red Seal Carpenter operating in the southern interior of BC, on the unceded territory of the Syilx and Sməlqmíx peoples. She currently operates SUN MUD JOY studio, where she executes custom carpentry projects using natural building approaches. Her recent work includes small-scale infrastructure for farmers on leased land, as well as
...Continue reading →Posted on April 22, 2025
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 Situated on a hillside in Coldstream with
...Continue reading →Posted on April 18, 2025
[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Engagement Tool: Growing Future Farmers Policy Brief The upcoming 2025 Federal Election presents a unique opportunity to address the pressures and challenges confronting new farmers. In consultation with new and equity-seeking farmers and farming organizations across the country, we have developed a National New Farmer Framework report. Pre- and post-election is
...Continue reading →Posted 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
...Continue reading →Posted on April 15, 2025
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
...Continue reading →Posted on April 10, 2025
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 off of Highway 7 in
...Continue reading →Posted on April 8, 2025
“I realized we needed major changes in our approach, and that meant confronting my own weaknesses—things like financial management, planning, and forecasting. I wanted to improve in those areas and sought out help, which led me to the Young Agrarians business mentorship program. It’s been exactly what I needed.” – Anna Brown of Tapestry Homestead,
...Continue reading →Posted on April 3, 2025
“Metanoia applied for Young Agrarians’ Business Mentorship Network program because in our excitement to develop a volunteer based, community urban farm, we didn’t want to do it alone, and knew that there are many other people doing similar work to us that could act as invaluable resources in our journey.” – Metanoia Farmers Worker Cooperative
...Continue reading →Posted on April 1, 2025
“Realizing we all have to start taking responsibility for where our food comes from and how our food is produced. Understanding that we need to start implementing sustainable practices and accepting our role as caretakers of nature.” – Jayden Procychyn of Green Earth Farm, Alberta Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship
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