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Farm Transition: Stories & Support
Overview
Are you curious about farm transition? Join us to hear stories and solutions from farmers who have gone through the process.
With many farmers retiring from farming, transition agreements (where one farmer is looking to pass on the management of their land and farm to a new generation) are becoming more and more common. Farm transitions can be a great solution for both generations: the retiring farmer gets to pass on their legacy, and the incoming farmer can take over an established farm, meaning lower start-up costs.
So, what does a farm transition actually look like?
The 80-minute webinar features a panel discussion with three farmers involved in farm transitions: Tristan Banwell (Spray Creek Ranch, Lillooet, BC), Robin Tunnicliffe (Sea Bluff Farm, Vancouver Island, BC) and Yann Assemat (Roots ‘n Thyme, Robson Valley, BC). In the role of panel moderator, Central-North Land Matcher Andrew Adams outlines the key steps for farm transition and how the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) can support land-sharing agreements, as part of farm transition.
In this course, you’ll learn about the key stages of transition, how relationships between farmers and landholders are formed and maintained, how agreements are developed, and practical tips on farm transition. Panelists will also share insights on the resources and support provided by Young Agrarians during the transition process.
Who is this information for?
This information is applicable to current and aspiring farmers, as well as landholders, working towards farm transition. Farmers seeking land and landholders wanting to share their land will also find value in the considerations and resources mentioned. While this content was developed through the BCLMP and focuses on B.C.-based regulations and case stories, the topics covered are relevant to anyone considering land sharing.
If you are in B.C. and interested in finding land to lease, or a farmer to lease your land, or if you need support developing an agreement with someone you found yourself, please reach out to the BCLMP via the program webpage, or by emailing bclmp@youngagrarians.org.
Cost
This content is available for free.
We welcome donations via the registration page. Your donations help Young Agrarians support new and young farmers to grow food and access programs!
The video content in this course is from the Farm Transition Stories: Panel Discussion webinar originally presented on February 25, 2025. Have questions about the B.C. Land Matching Program? Reach out to the BCLMP Coordinator at bclmp@youngagrarians.org.
The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative, with additional support from Columbia Basin Trust, Bullitt Foundation, Cowichan Valley Regional District, and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.
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