Posted by Marsha Shack on January 29, 2024
Are you a young, aspiring farmer curious to learn about seed saving, Co-ops, veggies and cows in beautiful Kispiox Valley, British Columbia? WoodGrain Farm may be the apprenticeship for you! About the Farm We are a small-scale diverse organic farm in the Kispiox Valley, northwest BC. This land that we steward, and the communities who
...Continue reading →Posted by Marsha Shack on January 23, 2024
Are you a young, aspiring farmer interested in learning about producing greens, root crops, fruiting crops, and micro greens in beautiful North West British Columbia? Farmer Cam’s Foods may be the apprenticeship for you! About the Farm In the fertile soils of the Skeena River Valley, Farmer Cam’s Foods (FCF) grows vegetables and distributes them
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on January 2, 2024
Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on December 20, 2023
Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable
...Continue reading →Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 19, 2023
Join Leslie Anne St. Amour of RAVEN, Natasha Anderson of Minwaadizi Farm, and Julian Napoleon of Amisk Farm for a panel discussion on land back and Indigenous food sovereignty. In so-called British Columbia, 95% is “crown land”, and most is unceded; a small amount has been treatied back to Nations through the court system. What does
...Continue reading →Posted by Jolene Swain on November 22, 2023
We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND The Big Bear Ranch is a family-operated farm located in the foothills of the beautiful Cariboo Mountains with hundreds of lakes and streams
...Continue reading →Posted by Chantelle Chan on October 31, 2023
Join Emi Do, YA’s Co-op Coordinator, for a hands-on look at how collaboration fits into your farm Are you feeling intimidated about the prospect of tackling your farming enterprise on your own? This session is a great place to get your collaborative juices flowing. Explore the myths, challenges, and opportunities of the cooperative model. Hear
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 31, 2023
Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer, operating a new farm or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you need guidance to grow your business? Do you live in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba? Apply NOW for the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network! APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
...Continue reading →Posted by Chantelle Chan on October 27, 2023
Join Young Agrarian’s Melanie Buffel for a hands-on look at exercising your business planning muscles. Are you thinking about starting a farm business or actively looking for land, but planning for your farm feels impossible with that big missing piece – the land? This session is a great starting point for planning how you’ll bring
...Continue reading →Posted by Melanie Buffel on October 23, 2023
Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer, operating a new farm or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you need guidance to grow your business? Do you live in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba? Apply NOW for the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network! APPLICATION DEADLINE OCT
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