Reflections on the 2025 Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program

Young Agrarians is celebrating the thirteenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the fifth 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 sustainable

We’re excited to introduce Dylan Hall (he/they), the new Alberta Land Matcher at Young Agrarians! Read on to learn more about their background, what drew them to YA, and so much more. Where are your ancestral lands and on what territory are you currently residing? I live and work in Edmonton, known as Amiskwaciwâskahikan in

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 farmer who can help mentor and support you in your farm

On August 22, 2026, Young Agrarians gathered with apprentices, new and aspiring farmers, and folks curious about farming at Triple Lyoness Farm near Dapp, Alberta. Our hosts Rod, Janet, Briana, and Andria Carlyon along with their apprentices, Lauren and Hannah, led us on a tour of their mixed livestock operation in Westlock County. 

How to Start Farming is a four-week program packed full of information and activities that guide you through the basics of farming and brings together people who want to dip their toes into the world of growing food!

On July 18, 2026, Young Agrarians (YA) gathered with apprentices, new and aspiring farmers, and farm-curious folks from near and far, at three different sites in the Red Deer area. All the sites have a focus on veggie production while each offers its own aspects that make it unique.

Young Agrarians is seeking Host Farms for the 2027 Young Agrarians (YA) Apprenticeship Program in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Join YA in helping to grow the next generation of regenerative farmers! Are you a farmer or rancher who is committed to caring for the land? Are you excited to share your knowledge and

You are invited to a farm tour, potluck and livestock handling workshop at Triple Lyoness Farm in Dapp, Alberta! Join us to see how the Carlyon family weaves together regenerative farming practices into every aspect of their multi-generational farm. Rod, Janet, and their three daughters, Andria, Jessica, and Briana, steward a diverse farm that produces

The Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program's 2026 cohort have landed on their Host Farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba! In May, the prairie apprentices gathered for orientation weekends to get acquainted with the program and each other. Their time together included sharing farm-sourced meals, on-farm learning opportunities, conversations about ways to access community and