Overview
Are you dreaming of growing food on the prairies? Have you been dropping hints to your friends to join you? Looking for land, but don’t know how to make it a reality?
This story on how to find farm land on the prairies features first generation farmer Katie McInnes of The Dogs Run Farm. Katie has been farming with her husband, Colin, for ten years and she shares their story of becoming farmers, how they accessed land and capital, joined existing communities, and built new networks.
In this 50-minute webinar, you will hear about their land access journey, important choices they had to make, and what they learned along the way. Katie shares about:
- How The Dogs Run Farm accessed their first piece of land through a work exchange with the owner (and what they did to scale from there)
- The most beneficial supports they have received along their journey
- Their recommendations when looking for your first piece of farmland
- How they built community and continue to bring people along for the ride
Who is this information for?
This information is applicable to current and aspiring farmers seeking land to start or expand their farm business, as well as landholders who are interested in offering their land for agriculture use. While this content focuses on the prairies case story, the topics covered are relevant to anyone searching for land.
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 is Scrappy Starts: The Story of The Dogs Run Farm webinar originally presented on January 15, 2024.
About Katie McInnes
Katie McInnes is a first generation farmer, who farms near Clearwater, Manitoba on Treaty One Territory at The Dogs Run Farm, with her husband, Colin. They direct market pastured raised meat, eggs and handmade soap to their customers across Southern Manitoba.
She has been farming for ten years, and has devoted herself to farming that cares for the animals, the people, the soil, the water, and the community. She has been proud to mentor multiple young women who have also entered the world of agriculture as first generation farmers, and she is passionate about teaching with compassion, care, humour, and understanding to help young farmers build skills, confidence and community.
She is the winner of the Women Business Owners of Manitoba’s 2023 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, rural prize.
Website: thedogsrunfarm.com
Instagram: @thedogsrunfarm
Facebook: facebook.com/thedogsrunfarm
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