Having an apprentice can be a rewarding experience, but it isn’t for everyone. Knowing your goals and your farm systems can tell you if an apprentice or an employee is a better fit for you. The skills needed for you to manage a paid apprenticeship or an employee often overlap,  since in both cases there

Farming can be challenging – and while the conversation around mental health in agriculture is not a new one, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of opening up these conversations and mobilizing our resources to provide increased mental health supports in agriculture.  If you’re wondering what other farmers are experiencing – and how they

Are you excited about regenerative agriculture? Do you want to nerd out on grazing with others? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to achieve farm-work-life balance? Then this introductory online event is perfect for you! We’ll look at how farmers are regenerating the ecology and improving communities through land management. Join Dana Penrice,

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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

Young Agrarians is hiring a Saskatchewan Program Manager. Location:  Remote office in Saskatchewan. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: This position will start when we find the right candidate. Are you excited about growing the next generation of farmers in Saskatchewan? Are you a person that loves building new projects

Young Agrarians is hiring a Prairies Network and Communications Coordinator Location: Remote office. The ideal candidate will live in Saskatchewan, however we are accepting applications from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta. Deadline for Applications:  Monday, June 12, 2023. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Are you a network builder? Do you love hosting

Young Agrarians is hiring an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator in Alberta- Maternity Leave Coverage Location:  Remote office in Alberta. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications:  12pm Monday, June 5, 2023. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life?

Across the prairie provinces Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba we have a new 2023 cohort of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Please join us in welcoming this inspiring crew of eager learners who are jumping on regenerative and ecological farms to dig into farming! What is the YA Apprenticeship Program? Our apprenticeships are a full immersion program

Young Agrarians is hiring an E-Learning Coordinator. Location:  Remote office in Western Canada. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 12pm PST. This position will start when we find the right candidate.  Do you love supporting people on their learning journeys? Are you a person that

The federal government has created the OFCAF program to help farmers tackle climate change. This is a great opportunity for new farmers to access funding for infrastructure, consultation and management practices. The objective of the Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases, specifically in