Posted on November 24, 2021
You’re invited to an online Farmer Slideshow Social to celebrate the end of the 2021 farming season and ring in the holidays! This is the tenth and final event of the Young Agrarians 2021 Farm Club event series. What is a Farm Club? A Farm Club is when farmers come together to connect and nerd
...Continue reading →Posted on November 24, 2021
We are devastated about the recent flooding in southern BC. Our hearts go out to all the farmers affected by flooding, and their families, animals, and communities. This post contains resources for farmers, as well as options for those wishing to support with recovery efforts. Resources for Farmers Affected By BC Floods Funding: Provincial Disaster
...Continue reading →Posted on November 22, 2021
Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. The 2021 Mentee Cohort are
...Continue reading →Posted on November 19, 2021
The Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society (LAFS) is looking for a new Executive Director! General Description of work This part-time contract position is to coordinate the Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society (LAFS). This work will be guided by the purposes of LAFS: To enhance the agricultural viability of the Lillooet region To promote awareness, education
...Continue reading →Posted on November 18, 2021
Young Agrarians is celebrating the eighth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. The 2021 Mentee Cohort are
...Continue reading →Posted on November 16, 2021
At the age of 25, Madison Anderson decided that she wanted a change in her career. She’d previously worked with people with disabilities for six years when she decided to take the Agribusiness program through Assiniboine Community College (ACC). The program focused a lot on agronomy — the study of crop production — but Madison
...Continue reading →Posted on November 16, 2021
Phoenix Farm in Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC is seeking a Farm Manager! ABOUT Phoenix Farm Phoenix Farm is 18 acres of rolling fields and orchards, shared by 2 land owners. This position is for managing the farm operations of the West share of the property, about 7 acres of orchards, young food forest plantations,
...Continue reading →Posted on November 16, 2021
Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on a mixed farm in northern Alberta? Are you wanting to learn about tending mixed livestock, growing and preserving food, and eating seasonally from the land? If this sounds like your cup of kombucha, then Harmonys Way Family Farm might be for you! About the Farm
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The Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program invites you to attend Meet-A-Mentor Night! If you would like to meet some of YA’s amazing mentors, ask questions about their farm, and learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they are offering, please attend one (or all!) of our online mentor gatherings. Monday, January 3 6 pm MST/7 pm
...Continue reading →Posted on November 10, 2021
ALM Organic Farm & Full Circle Seeds in Sooke, BC are seeking a Farm Manager! ALM Organic Farm & Full Circle Seeds ALM Farm and Full Circle Seeds were started in the mid-90’s on a 100 year old farm 8 km west of Sooke. An adjoining timbered property was acquired in 2007. The farm has
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