Guides & Toolkits

Farming Resources

Young Agrarians has created a series of guides and toolkits to help you…..

Guides & Toolkits

B.C. TRANSITION TOOLKIT FOR NON-FAMILY FARM TRANSFER
The Young Agrarians B.C. Transition Toolkit for Non-Family Farm Transfer is a resource kit for anyone curious about – or neck-deep in – alternative ways to transition land and farms from one generation to the next. Continue reading →
B.C. LAND ACCESS GUIDE
The B.C. Land Access Guide is for beginning farmers wanting to pursue farming and find land. The guide shares the stories of a handful of young and new B.C. farmers and how they have accessed land. Continue reading →
Alberta Land Access Guide
The purpose of this guide is to support new and landless farmers to choose a path towards accessing land. In researching and writing this guide, the driving question has been: how have new farmers secured land? There are several different options to consider from leasing and purchasing to community farms and incubator plots – each… Continue reading →
Ontario Land Access Guide
This guide aims to support new and landless farmers as they journey  toward accessing land in Ontario. Continue reading →
New Brunswick Land Access Guide
This guide aims to support new and landless farmers to choose a path forward to access land in New Brunswick. Continue reading →
Farm Clubs
Farm Clubs, in various forms, have been part of the farming community for hundreds of years and have a played an important role in the improvement of the farm and the farmer. Continue reading →
Farming in Central & Northern B.C. Guide
Looking to combine big farming dreams with an affordable lifestyle? Central and Northern B.C. is where it’s at: wide open spaces, big skies and traffic jams that only happen when a moose crosses the road. Continue reading →
Water Use & Drainage Manual
The Young Agrarians Water Use & Drainage Manual for Landowners and Farmers in Metro Vancouver is intended to support landowners and farmers to assess and improve drainage and irrigation for planning and implementation purposes. Continue reading →
How to Apply for Farm Grants in Canada Guide
Are you a new farmer looking for funding? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite farm grants in Canada, as well as tips for applying. Continue reading →
Software Tools for Small Farms
Still on paper? Software tools for small farms can give your farm business a competitive edge! Review a farmer’s favourite collection. Continue reading →
DIY Website Toolkit for Farmers & Food Producers: Ecommerce ...
A guide to websites, ecommerce, and point of sale for farmers and food businesses. WordPress, Weebly, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify? We’ve got you covered. Continue reading →
How to Fund Your Farm in Canada – Non-Traditional Options
Are you looking to start a farm in Canada and don’t know how you’re going to fund it? Read our guide all about your funding options! Continue reading →
Wage Subsidy Programs
Are you a farm in Canada looking for a wage subsidy to hire labour? Here’s a roundup of wage subsidy programs to consider! Continue reading →
How To Start Farming In Saskatchewan
A starter-kit for those wondering how to start farming in Saskatchewan. Filled with resources to get connected with farming & educational experiences! Continue reading →
How To Start Farming In British Columbia
A starter-kit for those wondering how to start farming in British Columbia. Filled with resources to get connected with farming & educational experiences! Continue reading →
How To Start Farming In Manitoba
A starter-kit for those wondering how to start farming in Manitoba. Filled with resources to get connected with farming & educational experiences! Continue reading →
How To Start Farming In Alberta
A starter-kit for those wondering how to start farming in Alberta. Filled with resources to get connected with farming & educational experiences! Continue reading →
Soil Testing for New Farmers: a Step by Step Guide
Farmers tend healthy soil – veggies are a happy byproduct. For best results, follow this step-by-step guide to soil testing. Continue reading →
Soil Testing: How to Interpret Results and Calculate Fertili...
Wondering how to achieve optimal soil health? Learn how to sample, test, and interpret soil tests for your farm. Continue reading →

Other Guides & Toolkits

Canada Education Guides Indigenous Food Sovereignty
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Truth Telling in ...
Content Warning: Today is a day of grieving and ceremony for many Indigenous people. Please take care of yourself today: spend time in your favorite patch of nature, meet with a friend to feel grounded in community and, most of all, give yourself the grace to process the colonial violence and harm that has been Continue reading →
Education Guides Tools
New Resource – Hot Potato: Heat Safety Where You Work
FairShare CSA Coalition, Not Our Farm and University of Wisconsin-Extension have released a new video resource to help farm workers stay safe in hot conditions. In Hot Potato: Heat Safety Where You Work, they hear from farmers and agricultural service providers as they share their tips, practices, and policies related to extreme heat – from Continue reading →
B.C. Land Matching Program British Columbia Canada Central & Northern BC Education Farmer Profiles Guides Land
LAND ACCESS STORIES: Wildwood Farm – Pouce Coupe, BC
ABOUT WILDWOOD FARM Wildwood Farm is a 160-acre, off-grid cooperative farm in Pouce Coupe, BC, started by Tim and Linda Ewert 50 years ago when they moved to the Peace Region with their young kids. Kolby Peterson, the farm’s successor, joined Wildwood in 2018 and after years of conversations, developed a lease-to-own agreement with Tim Continue reading →

Other Resources

B.C. Land Matching Program British Columbia Land South Coast - Lower Mainland
LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 5.5 acres for veggies, livestock, be...
We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. Continue reading →
Canada Nova Scotia
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
I am looking for four individuals to join us in creating a regenerative farming operation. Five of us, working as equal partners, will develop a multi-enterprise farm focused on profitability, sustainability, and quality of life. ABOUT In the past, I owned and operated a diverse farm in British Columbia that included several enterprises. I managed Continue reading →
British Columbia Canada Jobs South Coast - Lower Mainland
FARM JOB: Vancouver, BC – Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society, ...
Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Schoolyard Farm Market Lead! ABOUT Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society Fresh Roots’ (FR) two Vancouver Schoolyard Farm sites are in East and South Vancouver and total approximately 1.1 acres of growing space with an onsite cooler and two onsite market stands. We also do Continue reading →