Education

How to Start Farming is a four-week program packed full of information and activities that guide you through the basics of farming and brings together people who want to dip their toes into the world of growing food!

Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Join the Business Mentorship Network to be paired with an experienced farmer who can help mentor and support you in your farm

Content Warning: Today is a day of grieving and ceremony for many Indigenous people. Please take care of yourself today: spend time in your favorite patch of nature, meet with a friend to feel grounded in community and, most of all, give yourself the grace to process the colonial violence and harm that has been

Are you ready to help grow the next generation of farmers in Alberta and beyond? Young Agrarians (YA) is looking for an Alberta & E-Learning Program Manager who can plant seeds of opportunity, nurture learning, and cultivate strong relationships with farmers, educators,  and provincial partners.

Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode. In this month’s podcast club release, we are tuning into a June 2025 episode of the Growing For Market podcast, where Erin Hamilton of The Mushroom Conservatory explores both the science and business of mushrooms—from their ecological benefits in compost to the practical steps for growing different varieties.   From the show notes:

Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode. In this month’s podcast club release, we are tuning into a November 2024 episode from the Farming in the British Columbia podcast, where host Jordan Marr digs into the world of co-operatives with Emi Do, former Co-operatives Coordinator at Young Agrarians. From the show notes: “As an

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