Posted on November 5, 2020
Nanaimo Foodshare Society, in Nanaimo, BC, is seeking an IRP Farm Manager! Nanaimo Foodshare Urban Farms Project (Five Acre Farm and Cline Farm) Nanaimo Foodshare has two urban farm locations with ~4 acres in production and a large greenhouse located off farm(s). The farms work with multiple community groups learning skills in agriculture and contributing
...Continue reading →Posted on November 5, 2020
Missed the Columbia Basin Mixer but want to check out the recordings and resources? You can find all that as well as the participants’ needs and opportunities list on the Columbia Basin Mixer Recap & Resources page! Join us online for farm workshops and networking at the Columbia Basin Mixer! This year’s mixer will be
...Continue reading →Posted on November 4, 2020
Small and medium-sized businesses are vital to British Columbia’s economy. The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program provides fully-funded grants to businesses to ensure they have the support they need during and beyond COVID-19. How the program works The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program will invest up to $300 million in targeted financial support
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About the National Farmers Union Convention 2020 What a year 2020 has been! Throughout, the National Farmers Union has continued to work diligently on behalf of family and cooperative farmers and progressive eaters and thinkers across Canada. calling for measures to support family and cooperative farms fighting for farmers and farmers markets to be recognized
...Continue reading →Posted on November 2, 2020
Young Agrarians is celebrating the seventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications are now open for our
...Continue reading →Posted on November 2, 2020
Have you figured out what you want to grow but haven’t figured out what you should sell it for? The Government of Manitoba put together some great webinars of pricing your product. Check out these recorded videos to think through what will work for you. Part 1: Setting price for farmers markets, retailers and wholesalers.
...Continue reading →Posted on October 30, 2020
MFGA’s Regenerative Ag Conference will be delivered as a month long on-line celebration of Regen Ag Farming in Manitoba, focussing on soil health, producer prosperity! When: Thursday Nights in November Where: Online. Register here. What: A month-long celebration featuring one keynote speaker per week – all free of charge and live as it happens. The format for
...Continue reading →Posted on October 27, 2020
Young Agrarians is celebrating the seventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications are now open for our
...Continue reading →Posted on October 27, 2020
The Investment Agriculture Foundation is accepting applications for the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund. The program assists agricultural producers with some of the incremental costs for improving the health and safety of farm workers and limiting the spread of COVID-19 in agricultural operations. The program will provide up to $100,000 per recipient in non-repayable, cost-shared funding.
...Continue reading →Posted on October 26, 2020
Boone Run Farm in St Pauls Station, ON is seeking a farm hand for their 120 acre Hay/Horse/Sheep Farm! About Boone Run Farm 120 acre farm. 55 acres planted in organic hay. Very hilly. 50 sheep. Working On expanding rotational grazing program. Working border collies on farm used to move stock. Repairing land from heavy
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