Posted on December 7, 2023
Are you an aspiring farmer wanting to learn about market gardening, feeding hundreds of people, lean farm management, all while being a part of a tight-knit farm team? Steel Pony Farm is offering a unique apprenticeship rooted in the growth of top-notch veggies but also in the human spirit. Join their team! About the Farm
...Continue reading →Posted on December 5, 2023
Have you dreamed of growing lots of good vegetables for low or no-income folks? The dream is real with the Wakamow Free Food Farm, they serve the community with organically grown veggies! Learn to garden with knowledgeable and kind people in the structure of a non-profit model. Come to the beautiful Wakamow Valley to garden
...Continue reading →Posted on December 1, 2023
Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode. Next Generation Farming Matters – Soils For Life Released July 14, 2022 Australian agriculture currently has a labour shortage of over 100,000 people. It’s not an easy gig for someone to start from scratch on a farm and many younger generation farmers are moving from farms to
...Continue reading →Posted on November 27, 2023
The Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture is an environmental and food systems non-profit in North Saanich, BC. They steward 83 acres of land owned by the District of North Saanich, and manage an on-site incubator farm, ecological restoration project, community garden, and several education programs. Sandown works to support new-entrant farmers and increase awareness of
...Continue reading →Posted on November 14, 2023
Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on a certified organic market garden farm? Are you wanting to learn about growing over 50 varieties of veggies?! Grey Arrow Farm is offering an apprenticeship at their slice of farming paradise; join their team! About the Farm Grey Arrow Farm is a young family farm.
...Continue reading →Posted on November 10, 2023
Join us for a webinar (or two) to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farm, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer, and what a typical day/week is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! We will be offering this
...Continue reading →Posted on November 10, 2023
Location: Remote office within B.C. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: December 31st, 2023. This position will start when we find the right candidate. You are passionate about supporting the next generation of farmers to get on the land. You can navigate the complexities of human relationships and their intersections
...Continue reading →Posted on November 9, 2023
The 2023 Apprentices were another cohort of keen young people who jumped in and got a full-on experience in farm life. A few of them recapped their experiences by show casing more of their skills through photos, painting, graphic design, videos, and writing. Check out their pieces: Kohlrabi Art by Nate Richards, 2023 Apprentice at
...Continue reading →Posted on November 1, 2023
Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode. Agroecology And Building A System That Works – Who Will Feed Us Released September 4, 2022 We’re going to be talking about agroecology and how it may offer a solution to some of the many challenges that we’ve identified in our current agricultural system. Our guest for
...Continue reading →Posted on October 31, 2023
Join Emi Do, YA’s Co-op Coordinator, for a hands-on look at how collaboration fits into your farm Are you feeling intimidated about the prospect of tackling your farming enterprise on your own? This session is a great place to get your collaborative juices flowing. Explore the myths, challenges, and opportunities of the cooperative model. Hear
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