Posted on August 28, 2024
On August 25, twenty seven people came out to Winnow Seed Co. to spend the morning learning about organic seed production. Owner Julie Fletcher gave us a tour of her seed farm, where she grows over 80 varieties of open-pollinated vegetables, herbs, and native plants. The farm is located on an upper bench of the
...Continue reading →Posted on August 28, 2024
Join us on September 22nd for a full-day farm tour of two innovative Creston farms that have been working hard to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their farm infrastructure. This event will include a morning farm tour at Full Circle Farm, a potluck lunch, and an afternoon farm tour of
...Continue reading →Posted on August 26, 2024
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! If you are a new farmer or the next generation to take on your family farm and need support to figure out the business aspects of your farm consider
...Continue reading →Posted on August 22, 2024
The summer is in full swing for apprentices in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program, who are busy learning about regenerative agriculture on farms across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Curious about their experiences in the Apprenticeship Program? Read on to hear from one of our apprentices, and check out our other Notes from the
...Continue reading →Posted on August 21, 2024
You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Bar VI Ranch near Langruth, Manitoba! Bar VI Ranch is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program that runs a holistically managed grass-fed cow/calf operation with a focus on soil health. Operated by Kris and Clorissa Egilson, they are the fourth generation to manage
...Continue reading →Posted on August 20, 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 This beautiful property features 80 acres of
...Continue reading →Posted on August 20, 2024
Our Manitoba Apprenticeship Coordinator, Jennifer, sat down with Deirdre Madill, an apprentice in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program to ask her about her experience apprenticing at the Dunrea Farming Co. homestead in Manitoba. Here’s what she had to report! There has been lots of weeding and harvesting – she has enjoyed going out in the
...Continue reading →Posted on August 20, 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 Located near the west arm of Kootenay
...Continue reading →Posted on August 16, 2024
Inside Education is seeking an Agriculture Education Program Coordinator in Edmonton, Alberta! ABOUT INSIDE EDUCATION Inside Education is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and talented educator – someone who can spark interest and engage others in learning about Alberta’s environment and natural resources. This position will complement our education program team to support teachers and inspire
...Continue reading →Posted on August 15, 2024
Sundog Organic Farm in Gibbons, Alberta is seeking a Veggie Farm Worker! ABOUT Sundog Organic Farm We are a local organic vegetable farm in the Fort Saskatechewan-Gibbons area that grows a variety of veggies for market each week. Our farming practices begin with respect for the soil. Soil covers only a small part of the
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