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This season, Henry dove into a full-immersion farming experience at Dunrea Farming Company as part of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Living in a cabin on the farm, Henry has been rolling up his sleeves in the market garden and helping with animal chores. His journey began back in April—through snow and chilly days—and adjusting

Meet Nat, one of the Young Agrarians 2025 apprentices spending their season at Almost Urban Vegetables near Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nat grew up in rural Manitoba and always dreamed of owning a farm. Previously, she has helped out on a cattle and horse ranch, and potato farms during harvest. Now, she is gaining skills in mixed

When Rachel made the leap into a farm apprenticeship, she knew it would be a big life change. What she didn’t anticipate was just how right it would feel. “I can truly say that I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be right now,” she shared during her check-in with the BC Apprenticeship

We’re excited to introduce Kalynn Spain, the new Apprenticeship and Manitoba Program Manager at Young Agrarians! Read on to learn more about her background, what drew her to YA, and so much more. What is your name and pronouns? Kalynn Spain (she/her) On what territory are you currently residing? Treaty Two, traditional territories of the Anishiniabeg,

On July 6th, Young Agrarians (YA) gathered with apprentices and vegetable lovers at two beautiful market gardens just northeast of Winnipeg, Jonathan’s Farm and Hnatiuk Market Gardens. Both are seasoned farms running CSA’s (Community Support Agriculture) for their communities. During the farm tour, we had a sneak peak at their production practices. Jonathan and his

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Farm Business Diversification Workshop at Wild Country Gardens on August 10th, 2025! Join us for a day of learning, good food, and community connection at Wild Country Gardens in Wildwood, Alberta! Tucked into a scenic forested landscape on Treaty 6 Territory, this unique orchard, garden, and value-add operation

You’re invited to a farm tour and a sheep farming 101 session at Nine West Farms near Codette, Saskatchewan! If you’re curious about sheep farming – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. While sheep are the heart of their operation, Taylor and

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck near North Battleford, Saskatchewan! Join us for an afternoon at Prairie Garden Seeds and meet Rachelle and Jim Ternier, the father-daughter team behind the operation, and their 2025 Young Agrarians Apprentice, Roisin Graham. They have been providing biodiverse, well-adapted, quality seeds for zone 2 and 3 climates

Meet your future farmers! The Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program’s 2025 cohort have landed on their host farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The apprentices in each province recently got together for an orientation weekend to get acquainted and connect over their shared passion for nature and regenerative agriculture. Their time together involved sharing

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Dunrea Farming Company in Margaret, Manitoba! Come out to connect with other farmers and local food enthusiasts, share a delicious potluck meal, and learn about regenerative agriculture. Experience the growing world of Dunrea Farming Company, an ecological farm led by Kara Burrell with support from her