Posted on December 20, 2024
LOOKING FOR OPERATING CAPITAL? WANT TO UNDERSTAND FARM CAPITAL IN CANADA? INTERESTED IN NEW APPROACHES TO ACCESS FUNDING FOR FARMING? In Canada, the agricultural sector is at a crossroads, with new, young, and underrepresented farmers facing significant challenges to accessing the capital needed to succeed. The third installment of the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers”
...Continue reading →Posted on December 20, 2024
NEED MORE SUPPORT? TRYING TO NAVIGATE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES, LIKE ACCESS TO HOUSING, LABOUR, CAPITAL AND LAND? WANT TO KNOW WHAT OTHER FARMERS ARE DOING? JOIN US TO FIND OUT! As the agricultural landscape evolves, so too does the need for innovative responses to support new, young, and underrepresented farmers. This second instalment of the “Breaking
...Continue reading →Posted on December 10, 2024
Have you been dreaming of calling a field of flowers your workplace? Are you interested in floral horticulture, fuzzy alpacas and creating joy-filled farm experiences for your community? Blooms on 7 is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship opportunity just for you! About the Farm and the Mentors Blooms on 7 is located just south
...Continue reading →Posted on December 10, 2024
Are you dreaming of starting a farm but are unsure of where to start? Join us for an inspiring and informative webinar designed for anyone wanting to discover valuable resources to support their farming journey. This event will bring together seasoned experts and experienced farmers to share their insights, programs and success stories. While some
...Continue reading →Posted on November 19, 2024
Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on an organic vegetable farm known for the unmatched flavour of its veggies? Are you wanting to learn about growing a variety of root veggies using organic soil stewardship? Cam has been on the land for over 50 years, and is looking forward to working with
...Continue reading →Posted on November 19, 2024
Are you an aspiring regenerative farmer looking for hands-on experience on an organic herb farm? Chickadee Farm is offering an apprenticeship that may be the one for you! About Chickadee Farm Chickadee Farm is a second-generation family farm located near the community of Flatbush, Alberta, on the banks of the Pembina River. They grow herbal teas
...Continue reading →Posted on November 18, 2024
Are you an aspiring young farmer who wants experience in the growing flowers for wholesale, dried arrangements and herbal teas using ecological practices?Busy Bea Florals could be the apprenticeship for you! About the Farm Busy Bea Florals grow dried flowers and herbal teas. They are entering their fifth season on 1/3 of an acre east
...Continue reading →Posted on November 14, 2024
Join us for an info session to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farms, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! By attending this session, you will
...Continue reading →Posted on November 8, 2024
Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program 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
...Continue reading →Posted on November 1, 2024
YOU DIDN’T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY as the deadline for applications has been extended to November 15th, 2024. Apply Today! Are you a start-up farm that is in its first 5 years in business? Or, are you taking over the family farm and looking for support to develop your farm business? Young Agrarians supports young
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