Events
Young Agrarians collaborates regularly with farmers and farm organizations to offer an ongoing, community-building event series including farmer mixers, land links and land socials, on-farm meet-ups and learning days, and more. Get in touch with us if you would like to host a Young Agrarians event, or if you’d like an event on our community calendar: network@youngagrarians.org.
Community Calendar
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Young Agrarians Events:
APRIL 2-23, 2025: ONLINE – How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious
APR 12-13, 2025: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub
Other Awesome Community Events:
APR 10, 2025: ONLINE – Land-Sharing for Resilient Communities Part 1
APR 11, 2025: LA CRETE, AB – 2025 La Crete Organic Farming Conference & Trade Show
APR 17, 2025: ONLINE – Land-Sharing for Resilient Communities Part 2
APR 26, 2025: CLEARWATER, MB – Work Bee, Harvest Moon Society. For more info or to register, email info@harvestmoonsociety.org
MAY 7, 2025: WINNIPEG, MB – Spring Farmers’ Market Gathering, Direct Farm Manitoba (Save the Date)
MAY 15, 2025: Ethical Fibre Production at Dream Acres Alpacas
MAY 22, 2025: ONLINE – Discover New Tools to Find Organic-Compliant Products
MAY 31, 2025: CLEARWATER, MB – Perennial Exchange, Harvest Moon Society. For more info or to register, email info@harvestmoonsociety.org
JUN 24-26, 2025: RUSSELL, MB – Grazing Club
JUL 15-17, 2025: LANGHAM, SK – Ag in Motion
JUL 20-25, 2025: WINNIPEG, MB – Soils for our Future 2025 Conference
NOV 25-27, 2025: HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, BC – BC Organic Conference
Ongoing Events:
ONGOING: Virtual Skill-share Series with Soul Fire Farm
NFUniversity: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from October – April
Events BLOG
EVENT RECAP: National Policy Jam, March 15-16, 2025
Posted by Ayla Fenton on March 31, 2025
[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Over 70 agriculturally involved folks gathered from March 15-16 at the RKY Camp on Anishinaabe Algonquin territory in Parham, ON for YA’s inaugural “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam! This event was made possible thanks to funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Agricultural Partnership, the National Farmers Union – Ontario, Carrot Cache, and the Food Communities Network. We sourced the majority of our food locally and are incredibly grateful to the farmers and folks at Almanac Grain, County Bounty Soda, Food Less Travelled, Generations Apiary, Haanover View Farms, Hall’s Apples, Heartwood Cider, Kebaonish … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: National Policy Jam, March 15-16, 2025
EVENT RECAP: Merville, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
Posted by Kat Roger on March 17, 2025
On February 22, 53 people gathered in the Merville Community Hall on Vancouver Island to share stories, build community and brainstorm future farming policies for vegetable farmers in BC. Co-hosted with the National Farmers Union (NFU), attendees also included folks from LUSH Valley Food Action Society, the Mid-Island Farmers Institute and the South Island Farmers Institute in addition to the North Island regional agrologist, a representative from the Agricultural Land Commission and a collection of enthusiastic farmers, researchers and farmer allies from all over the Lower Mainland. Over the day, we shared laughter, tears and discussions about the future of … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Merville, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
APR 12-13, 2025: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub
Posted by Michalina Hunter on February 25, 2025
Young Agrarians is excited for a third work party at Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub -formerly the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as potting up and planting fruit trees, pruning, irrigation, greenhouse work, transplanting seedlings, helping in the kitchen and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate spring together! DATE: April 12-13, 2025. Join for the whole weekend or as much … Continue reading APR 12-13, 2025: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub
April 3, 2025: ONLINE – Building a Resilient Farm Business
Posted by Alex on February 25, 2025
Do you want to build a resilient farm business? Are you looking for tools to support your farm’s risk management strategy? Building a resilient farm business means having the right strategies and tools to manage risk and adapt to changing conditions. Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Heather Watson of Farm Management Canada, Stephanie Maynard & Phil Quinn of Quinn Farms, and Alex Pulwicki of Young Agrarians as they will discuss practical strategies, real-world examples, and valuable resources available to help farmers strengthen their operations and secure long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect … Continue reading April 3, 2025: ONLINE – Building a Resilient Farm Business
March 19, 2025: ONLINE – Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey
Posted by Waranuch on February 24, 2025
Are you eager to start your journey as a rancher but unsure where to begin? Do you have countless questions about grazing and land management? If you are a first-generation rancher looking for practical guidance, this online event is for you! Join us for a live session with Shayne Blosky of Double S Ranch Cattle Co and Cody Spencer, Bison Rancher and Land Steward, as they share valuable insights into ranching and sustainable grazing. In this session, you will learn: The fundamentals of becoming a rancher and starting your operation About rotational grazing and soil health management The impact of … Continue reading March 19, 2025: ONLINE – Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey
MARCH 6, 2025: Salmo, BC – Ask a Land Matcher
Posted by Danika Watson on February 06, 2025
Calling all farmers, landholders, and farm-curious folks! Looking for information or advice about leasing farmland? Come gather with your community for a Q&A session with Columbia Basin Land Matcher, Nyree Marsh! Join us on Thursday, March 6th to learn how you can access farmland or lease your farmland, with support from the B.C. Land Matching Program. Nyree Marsh, our Columbia Basin Land Matcher, will share information and answer questions about leasing and sharing land, the land matching process and farm transition. Nyree has been farming or working with farmers in the Kootenays since 2005 – she offers a wealth of … Continue reading MARCH 6, 2025: Salmo, BC – Ask a Land Matcher
Mar 1, 2025: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms
Posted by Kat Roger on January 31, 2025
You’re invited to a Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, B.C. co-hosted by Young Agrarians and the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association (SSMPA). Join us if you want to learn about raising poultry, connect with other poultry farmers or share your experiences and ideas for provincial and national farm policy. We will gather at Fresh Valley Farms, a fourth-generation certified organic farm run by Annelise Grube-Cavers and Steve Meggait, who raise beef, chicken, turkey and heritage pork on pasture. The day will start with an introduction circle, followed by a primer on the SSMPA from … Continue reading Mar 1, 2025: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms
Feb 22, 2025: MERVILLE, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
Posted by Kat Roger on January 16, 2025
Calling all market gardeners! You’re invited to a Production, Policy and Community Mixer on Saturday, February 22 in Merville, BC. This event will be co-hosted by Young Agrarians and the National Farmers Union (NFU), a direct-membership, farmer-led organization that has advocated for food systems rooted in social and economic justice as well as agroecology and international agrarian solidarity since 1969. Join us to hear stories from successful market gardeners, share resources, connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a delicious meal and build community around vegetable farming in BC. This event will also provide you with an opportunity to … Continue reading Feb 22, 2025: MERVILLE, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners
FEB 22, 2025 – Slocan Park, BC – Perennial Propagation Fair & Scion Exchange
Posted by Kim Watt on January 14, 2025
Join us on February 22nd to learn all about perennial plant propagation! This free, full-day event in Slocan Park will feature four different speakers sharing their extensive propagation knowledge – from growing trees from seed, rooting hardwood cuttings, multi-grafting fruit trees, and growing native plants. This event will also feature a Scion Exchange – an opportunity to swap plant cuttings (aka scionwood) with others in the community. Bring cuttings of your favorite trees and shrubs, and take home new varieties to add to your own garden or orchard. Do you have an heirloom fruit tree you think others should try … Continue reading FEB 22, 2025 – Slocan Park, BC – Perennial Propagation Fair & Scion Exchange
FEB 18, 2025: ONLINE – Communication Skills for Land Sharing
Posted by Danika Watson on January 09, 2025
Join Pascale Schittecatte, Young Agrarians’ B.C. Land Matching Program Manager, and Nyree Marsh, Young Agrarians’ Columbia Basin Land Matcher, to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land! Communication can make or break a land sharing agreement: good communication can open up worlds of possibility, while poor communication can cause the arrangement to fall apart. In this online webinar, you’ll learn what makes for good communication, and how to practice it in your own land-sharing relationship. The webinar will cover: what ‘good communication’ means, how to practice self-awareness, how to raise issues, how to listen effectively, how to move towards … Continue reading FEB 18, 2025: ONLINE – Communication Skills for Land Sharing