Farmer Profiles

Every so often, you meet someone whose passion shines through every word and story they share. For Brian Weingärtner, that passion is hot peppers. Talking with him, you can feel the excitement as he describes flavours, histories, and the sheer thrill of growing something as humble yet powerful as a chile. Brian runs Weingärtner Micro

“ Observation is my most important tool. Over the past couple of seasons, I’ve witnessed a remarkable transformation on my little half-acre. There are so many more species of bees and birds, and we now have a thriving population of snakes, tree frogs, and ladybugs. Hearing an orchestra of insects buzzing while hummingbirds feed and

“ We applied to the business mentorship program to help figure out more of what we didn’t know, some of which we didn’t even know we didn’t know! There are so many different aspects to running your own business, not even thinking about the growing side of things but just the paperwork alone. ” – TJ

“The way that we farm and the reason we do it is a direct response to the current climate crisis. For us, it is extremely important to consider how our practices impact the environment and for our time stewarding this land to improve the environment for current and future generations. As farmers, we are a

“I learned to farm through trial and error, asking questions, and sheer stubbornness in the face of skepticism” – Carla Moore of Redcoat Greenhouses, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business

“My first year was so overwhelming, and I knew that I needed guidance in the little things of running the farm, but also in the big questions that I was wrestling with” – Britt So of Farmers on 57th, British Columbia Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in

We have lots of farmers looking for land, most of which aren’t on our blog! 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 FARMER Mark is seeking land from Salmon arm to Williams Lake to sustainably raise livestock

“I aim to create a positive impact in my local community by offering a product that nurtures the land, supports its biodiversity, and provides a safe haven for the animals that inhabit it—a constant home for them.” – Kirsten R, Three Chi’s Acre, Sooke, BC Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship

“The greatest challenge I’ve faced so far as a new farm business is visibility. Marketing can be tough and finding the right audience for your product is vital. As a new business, I’m working hard on getting my name out there, providing quality products that my customers see value in, and building connections and community

“Bees have so much to teach us about collaboration, communication, and resilience — and I’m thrilled to share these lessons with others.” – Rebecca Krowelski of Prairie Sweetheart Honey, Manitoba Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies!