I’m a lucky farmer. Not only do I get to farm, I get to work with other farmers, foodies and agriculture enthusiasts. In March, 2014, I had the enormous privilege of organizing the Young Agrarians Spring Farmer Mixer for Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands. The Mixer was a hands-on, practical farmer education and networking

Having just returned from the Young Agrarians mixer in Kelowna that took place this weekend, let me warn any of those aspiring or current market gardeners still on the (deer) fence about attending upcoming events in the Kootenays, Vancouver Island, and elsewhere: you don’t want to miss out on what Jean-Martin has in store for

In simple terms, aquaponics is a recirculating system that raises fish and grows vegetables in one integrated living system. This unique approach to growing food provides higher yields and requires much less labor and inputs than soil based farming.  Whether you’re a farmer or a home gardener, aquaponics provides fun and effective solutions for growing

This episode features part one of my conversation with veggie grower Chris Bodnar of Close to Home Organics in Abbotsford, BC. In this segment, Chris tells me about his background, his partnership with another farmer when he first started out, and about the cooperatively-owned farm on which he works and lives.

In which veggie grower Jordan Marr shows you his tips. And a farming essay he wrote.

LEARN SIX FIGURE FARMING FOR SMALL LOTS Kootenays we love you – so much that we’re bringing Jean-Martin Fortier to Nelson. He can’t wait to check out the area. If your farming vegetables, thinking about getting into selling at the market, and want to take a great day-long training – this workshop is for you.

LEARN SIX FIGURE FARMING FOR SMALL LOTS We’ve been joking around at Young Agrarians for a while about how farmers should be rockstars. So when we found out Jean-Martin Fortier was coming to BC, thanks to the good folk at FarmStart – we decided to brand the campaign: farmer rockstar. If your a new farmer

Before the days get too long, the weather too warm, and all our lives way too busy… it’s time to gather and network!!! We’re organizing to bring together as many young(ish) farmers as we can for a one-day skills share, workshop, and connection making; and a 2nd day small lot farm workshop with young farmer

LEARN SIX FIGURE FARMING FOR SMALL LOTS Jean Martin Fortier’s micro-farm in Eastern Quebec feeds more than 200 families through his thriving CSA, market stands, and supplying local establishments. For more than a decade the market garden has provided their only household income, generating close to $140,000 in annual sales with a profit margin of around 45%. Jean-Martin

LEARN SIX FIGURE FARMING FOR SMALL LOTS John, Paul, George, and Ringo, who? When we think rock star, Jean Martin Fortier is more our style. Jean Martin Fortier’s micro-farm in Eastern Quebec feeds more than 200 families through his thriving CSA, market stands, and supplying local establishments. For more than a decade the market garden has