Incubator farms are helping new farmers get started without betting the farm to do it.

Hello world, Our little family (wife, soon-to-be born baby, dog, and I) have spent years farming over Canada (Yukon, British Columbia and Québec) and in Europe (we are originally from France and are now permanent resident of Canada). We have been eager for years now to own our farm and to return to the land.

Dear Farmers + Friends, Young Agrarians is piloting a farmland matchmaker service based on Quebec’s Agricultural Land Bank model (Banques de Terres) in the Lower Mainland this year. We have a two-day organizational training coming up to learn the ropes of matchmaking. On February 3rd, we would like to work with one land owner, and

This farm is now for sale. Please click the Facebook post below for more info: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Private, idyllic, market garden for lease on the aquifer and close to Haslam creek needs another farming individual. The farm  land for rent has a powered workshop, cold frame, and all of the basic equipment to farm: tractor, tiller,

Some apprenticeship alumni on why, and how, the apprenticeship model needs to be tweaked. Audio contained within!

This land has already been rented and is no longer available! Long term (previously certified) organic farming opportunity available for the right folks. This is a 105 acre farm property with contours, 300ft elevation from river bottom land to top area, with benches in between. Half in forest and trails. Description of property: 1900 sqft  3 bedroom,

A new opportunity is on the horizon for those interested in farming  but who currently face obstacles. The Central Okanagan Community Farm Society is exploring the concept of starting incubator farms for new farmers. An incubator farm provides a new farmer with affordable access to a small plot of land, limited equipment, and mentorship from

In 2010, at the age of 35, I started farming in the Alberni Valley region of Vancouver Island. Surrounded by mountains, with a long inlet leading to the Pacific, this area’s climate is less moderated by the sea than many others; we typically get some of the the warmest summers and coolest winters on the

THIS LAND HAS BEEN RENTED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE – Thanks for your interest! Are you interested in off-grid living/farming but not ready to invest? Are you handy, sustainable and nature based? Robson Valley Fresh! Farms is a semi-remote paradise with access to endless recreation and located in an area with growing market demand.

Preface… “Farming is a profession of hope.” Brian Brett Over the last few weeks Young Agrarians and West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op have been working hard preparing for upcoming land-themed events in the Koots. (Learn about the events here.) Everyone involved is earnest about seeing that the events really serve the needs of local farmers, aspiring