“We need the farm to be self sufficient. Our main goal is to reduce the number of cattle we butcher for sale, increase live cattle sales and improve our finances. ” – ValMarie Braun and Kittie Strasser of Skwishtin Ranch, AB Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in

“With little ones around we have developed a keen interested in improving the land and ecological systems for the benefit of future generations, not to mention growing quality food to feed these growing humans.” – Brendan Dickson of Footfall, Alberta Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC

“I realized that working for the family farm instead of pursuing a career in environment or policy research was an invaluable opportunity: one where I would satisfy my interests in sustainability, biodiversity, and policy and be challenged to continuously learn and improve.” -Sarah Foley of Rogue Acres, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of

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 Hannah, an experienced farmer and herbalist, is currently seeking a

How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious features a phenomenal line up of speakers! Learn about how to get more involved in farming from these amazing farmers and food growers.  Want to engage with these speakers? Register for the How to Start Farming course!   Jo Tobias is a Regenerative Soils

Are you passionate about regenerative agriculture, livestock care, and land stewardship? Hart Ranches in Hanna, Alberta, is offering a unique apprenticeship where you can gain hands-on experience on a 7,000-acre ranch while working alongside skilled mentors. About the Farm Hart Ranches is focused on regenerative ranching and conservation. Mike and Laura Hart, the ranch owners,

Are you interested in large scale regenerative agriculture? Are you ready to jump in a tractor and spend your days in the beautiful outdoors?  GWM Farms is excited to offer an regenerative grain production apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm GWM Farms is located on Treaty 2 territory, 9 miles NW of Deloraine, MB. 

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: Bluesette Campbell of B-C Ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Bluesette Campbell grew up on a sheep ranch in south central Montana. She now lives

Are you a young, aspiring farmer interested in learning about regenerative meat production from field to fork, including meat processing? Lentelus Farms may be the apprenticeship for you! ABOUT LENTELUS FARMS  Lentelus Farms is an agroecological family farming business on Vancouver Island and more recently Kelowna as well. We strive to practice a form of

Pinette Robinson of Fairfolk Farm, a past participant in the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers program, shared insights with Young Agrarians about the farm’s tree-planting project. The initiative aims to establish windrows and shelterbelts around their fields, pasture and gardens to protect soil and crops, and create habitats for wildlife. Launched in Spring 2024, this