Manitoba

This season, Henry dove into a full-immersion farming experience at Dunrea Farming Company as part of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Living in a cabin on the farm, Henry has been rolling up his sleeves in the market garden and helping with animal chores. His journey began back in April—through snow and chilly days—and adjusting

Meet Nat, one of the Young Agrarians 2025 apprentices spending their season at Almost Urban Vegetables near Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nat grew up in rural Manitoba and always dreamed of owning a farm. Previously, she has helped out on a cattle and horse ranch, and potato farms during harvest. Now, she is gaining skills in mixed

We’re excited to introduce Kalynn Spain, the new Apprenticeship and Manitoba Program Manager at Young Agrarians! Read on to learn more about her background, what drew her to YA, and so much more. What is your name and pronouns? Kalynn Spain (she/her) On what territory are you currently residing? Treaty Two, traditional territories of the Anishiniabeg,

On July 6th, Young Agrarians (YA) gathered with apprentices and vegetable lovers at two beautiful market gardens just northeast of Winnipeg, Jonathan’s Farm and Hnatiuk Market Gardens. Both are seasoned farms running CSA’s (Community Support Agriculture) for their communities. During the farm tour, we had a sneak peak at their production practices. Jonathan and his

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and start a farm in Canada – great! Now, how will you afford it? Access to capital remains one of the biggest barriers to new farmers in Canada.  Did you know that many first generation farmers in Canada didn’t qualify for a loan when they were starting their

Manitoba Organics is hiring a Nutrient Management Advisor! ABOUT MANITOBA ORGANICS The Manitoba Organics (MO) is a dynamic organization committed to promoting, supporting, and advancing sustainable organic agriculture across Manitoba, Canada. With a rich heritage in ecological farming practices, our organization strives to unite and empower organic producers, businesses, and stakeholders within the region. At the

Meet your future farmers! The Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program’s 2025 cohort have landed on their host farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The apprentices in each province recently got together for an orientation weekend to get acquainted and connect over their shared passion for nature and regenerative agriculture. Their time together involved sharing