Posted on September 1, 2023
Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode. How Clothing Can Restore Climate and Community, with Rebecca Burgess – Soil to Soil Released Nov 6, 2020 In this episode we’re discussing the origins of Fibershed from a community-sourced wardrobe challenge to an organization working with many communities to shift how clothing is made and
...Continue reading →Posted on August 22, 2023
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the wildfires in British Columbia and beyond. On this page, you’ll find resources for those impacted by the wildfires in B.C., with some specific options for farmers. We will also be including charities and fundraisers for those hoping to support recovery efforts. We will be updating
...Continue reading →Posted on August 1, 2023
Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode! Goat Walker Part I – Future Ecologies Released May 5, 2021 Jim Corbett was not your typical rancher. Over the course of decades roaming the borderlands of the desert southwest, he developed a practice that he referred to as ‘goatwalking’ – a form of prophetic wandering and desert survival
...Continue reading →Posted on July 2, 2023
Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode! Bringing Back Iinnii with Dr. Leroy Little Bear – Rural Routes to Climate Solutions Released July 6, 2022 In our first two episodes of this series, we looked at farming and ranching at the Kainai First Nation, located in Southern Alberta. If you’ve had a chance to
...Continue reading →Posted on June 23, 2023
Looking to gain farm skills? This FULLY FUNDED Regenerative Farming Program teaches the main theories, concepts and practices of regenerative farming with guidance from industry experts. The theory portion of the program will be delivered online along with a one week in-person bootcamp at Lentelus Farms, then an eight-week on-farm practicum. WHEN: July 17 –
...Continue reading →Posted on June 9, 2023
Farming can be challenging – and while the conversation around mental health in agriculture is not a new one, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of opening up these conversations and mobilizing our resources to provide increased mental health supports in agriculture. If you’re wondering what other farmers are experiencing – and how they
...Continue reading →Posted on June 6, 2023
Are you excited about regenerative agriculture? Do you want to nerd out on grazing with others? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to achieve farm-work-life balance? Then this introductory online event is perfect for you! We’ll look at how farmers are regenerating the ecology and improving communities through land management. Join Dana Penrice,
...Continue reading →Posted on May 25, 2023
Young Agrarians is hiring a Saskatchewan Program Manager. Location: Remote office in Saskatchewan. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: This position will start when we find the right candidate. Are you excited about growing the next generation of farmers in Saskatchewan? Are you a person that loves building new projects
...Continue reading →Posted on May 16, 2023
Young Agrarians is hiring an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator in Alberta- Maternity Leave Coverage Location: Remote office in Alberta. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: 12pm Monday, June 5, 2023. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life?
...Continue reading →Posted on May 1, 2023
Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode! When Marginalized Communities Organize & Lead Themselves with Liberation Farm – The Collaborative Farming Podcast Released April 28, 2022 “Liberation Farms is food justice in action. It is a demonstration of the success that is possible when marginalized communities have the opportunity to organize and lead themselves.”
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