Posted on December 20, 2024
[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! You’re invited to the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam in eastern Ontario this March 15 and 16, 2025. Join us to connect and mobilize around policy action to support new farmers across Canada. The gathering will be a coast to
...Continue reading →Posted on December 19, 2024
The Business Bootcamp is an eleven-week program, packed full of content and activities that will guide you through writing your farm business plan. Registration in the course includes access to a 40 page printable workbook, over 35 video tutorials, a curated list of more than 80 of our favourite business planning resources, and 20+ hours of
...Continue reading →Posted on December 19, 2024
We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Conveniently located less than five minutes from
...Continue reading →Posted on December 17, 2024
We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Situated right on the edge of Northern
...Continue reading →Posted on December 16, 2024
Check out one of the mentors available for mentorship in this year’s BMN cohort. Want to read more? Head over to our BMN Blog for more mentorship stories. Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola of Ferme Fiola Farm in Ste-Geneviève Joey Fiola is a first generation shepherd and 3rd generation forage manager, revitalizing his grandparents farm.
...Continue reading →Posted on December 12, 2024
Do you love animals, want to learn more about regenerative livestock management practices and raise food for your community? Rusty Oak Simmental is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm Rusty Oak Simmental is located near Minnedosa, MB – Treaty 2 Territory Rusty Oak Simmental is a beautiful family farm
...Continue reading →Posted on December 10, 2024
Have you been dreaming of calling a field of flowers your workplace? Are you interested in floral horticulture, fuzzy alpacas and creating joy-filled farm experiences for your community? Blooms on 7 is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship opportunity just for you! About the Farm and the Mentors Blooms on 7 is located just south
...Continue reading →Posted on December 10, 2024
Are you dreaming of starting a farm but are unsure of where to start? Join us for an inspiring and informative webinar designed for anyone wanting to discover valuable resources to support their farming journey. This event will bring together seasoned experts and experienced farmers to share their insights, programs and success stories. While some
...Continue reading →Posted on December 9, 2024
Are you a young, aspiring farmer interested in learning about small-scale organic veggie production? Cartwheel Farm may be the apprenticeship for you! About the Farm Cartwheel Farm is a small-scale, certified organic market garden on the traditional and unceded territory of the yaqan nuʔkiy people (Ktunaxa Nation). We farm with love for our Kootenay community
...Continue reading →Posted on December 9, 2024
Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer
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