Posted on November 10, 2023
Join us for a webinar (or two) to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farm, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer, and what a typical day/week is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! We will be offering this
...Continue reading →Posted on November 9, 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 This sizeable property is a fantastic opportunity for a rancher to expand their cattle operation, complete with year-round water access, shelter
...Continue reading →Posted on November 7, 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 on November 6, 2023
On a beautiful late summer day, we gathered with 52 community members at Amara Farm on unceded K’ómoks territory, also known as Courtenay, B.C. at a farm tour hosted through the B.C. Land Matching Program delivered by Young Agrarians. We enjoyed farm tours, talked about land access and farming collaboratively, shared food at a beautiful
...Continue reading →Posted on November 1, 2023
Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society in Vancouver, British Columbia is seeking an Executive Director! ABOUT Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society We cultivate educational farms and programs where students dig into meaningful connections with the land, food, and each other, inspiring communities to build just food systems. Fresh Roots cultivates schoolyard farms and programs that catalyze
...Continue reading →Posted 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 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 on October 30, 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 This scenic pasture would be a wonderful starting plot for a newer farmer, or an add-on parcel for a farmer already
...Continue reading →Posted 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 on October 27, 2023
We have more land seekers and 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 FARMER Roger has been farming avocados, macadamia nuts and passionfruit in South Africa for 18 years in collaboration with his
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