Farm Transition: Stories & Support
This webinar offers insights and case studies on farm transition. In the panel discussion, 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.
The panel discussion features Tristan Banwell (Spray Creek Ranch, Lillooet, BC), Robin Tunnicliffe (Sea Bluff Farm, Vancouver Island, BC) and Yann Assemat (Roots ‘n Thyme, Robson Valley, BC), and Andrew Adams (Central-North Land Matcher, Young Agrarians).
The B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) provides personalized land matching and business support services to farmers looking for land to start or expand their farm, and landholders interested in finding someone to farm their land. The advantage of working with a Land Matcher is free, hands-on support to understand regulations, evaluate opportunities, access resources, and ultimately find a land match.
The program is delivered by Young Agrarians (YA) and addresses the high cost of land as a significant barrier for those seeking to enter the B.C. agriculture industry. There is no cost to participate, and our services are available to farmers and landholders of all ages across B.C.
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 webpage, or by emailing bclmp@youngagrarians.org.
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Resources
Check out the Young Agrarians Land page for more information about land access and related resources.
Check out the BC Land Matching Program page for information about land matching and business support services for farmers who are looking for land, and for landholders interested in finding someone to farm their land. This page also introduces you to the Young Agrarians Land Matchers.
If you’re interested in learning more about non-family farm transitions, check out this on-demand course. It covers key concepts, including definitions, transition models, stages, and the success story of Wildwood Farm.
For more resources on Non-Family Farm Transfer, check out the B.C. Transition Toolkit.
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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