April 2, 2014 – NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C. – Concerns about the future of the Agricultural Land Reserve in BC were highlighted at a March 29th workshop hosted by the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS), a non-profit organization for professionals and students in the field of soil science and land resource management. Themed

Mike Dewar is writing his Masters Degree on farmers in Northern BC through UNBC. We’re excited to have him blog with YA. I am a lucky man!  As an aspiring farmer (someday!), appreciator and researcher of farmers, I was lucky enough to travel across northern BC’s Highway 16 corridor to spend time with new and

Note from Sara Dent: Emi Do is my hero. She has worked tirelessly in and around Vancouver to grow the multi-site urban farm Yummy Yards, develop FarmCity Co-op with a team of cooperators, and support the establishment of Vancouver Urban Farming Society. We wish Emi a wonderful journey to Japan to study farm co-ops. We

Andy and Cara Abrahams weren’t born into farming families, but it’s their work of choice. Starting full-time vegetable farming in 2010, the couple and their two children, at Abundant Acre Family Farm, enjoy growing great-tasting vegetables in Greendale. “When people ask what we grow, I always say, almost any vegetable you can think of… like lettuce,

Take a look at a topographical map of the Shuswap…you’ll probably notice a large number of lakes, long ranges of undulating hills and mountains. Look closer on Google earth and you may even notice a large conglomeration of houseboats puttering up Seymour Arm, perhaps a long line of cars hemmed in behind one of a

Find out more: On our blog On our Facebook event page Calling all young and young-at-heart farmers on Vancouver and the Gulf Islands! Join us this weekend, March 22-23 for our Spring Farmer Mixer! Feeling alone in your field? Talking to your pigs, chickens and plants is great. But it’s also great to talk to

Ready to gather, share, learn, dream and mix it up Kootenay farm style?  Kootenay’s first ever Young Agrarians Farmer Mixer & Sleepover! Before the days get too long, the weather too warm, and all our lives way too busy… it’s time to gather and network with farm folk!!!  We’re bringing together as many young(ish) ecological

Yasodhara Ashram is located in the rural community of Kootenay Bay.  This summer we are offering 4 Food Flow (Preserving Kitchen, Garden/Orchard, Kitchen) internships,  providing hands-on experience from field to table. Interested in learning more about resilient living? We also have openings in Accommodations, Grounds, Infrastructure Repair & Maintenance.  Please note the deadline for Garden/Orchard Applications

YA’er Robin Sturley of Edible Earth Seeds interviewed farmer Corissa Lee, who grows garlic and vegetables in the Bella Coola Valley with fellow organic farmer Corine Singfield. Farming in remote locations has its unique challenges and rewards. Robin caught up with Corissa on a trip to Bella Coola in January 2014. Robin Sturley: What is

It’s harder to interview your partner than you’d expect, as David and I discovered when we interviewed each other about our farm start-up.  Together, we make up Plenty Wild Farms. We began farming in Agassiz, on land borrowed from The Farm House Natural Cheeses, and recently moved to our own land in Pemberton. Alyssa Belter: