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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
Public Consultation Guide for the Next Agricultural Policy F...
This is a moment for change! We need your voice to help shape the future of agriculture in Canada. The Canadian Agricultural Policy Framework is the main funding framework for programs and services for farmers across Canada. Consultations are underway towards the Next Policy Framework (NPF) – this means that the next few months are… Continue reading →
How to Fund Your Farm in Canada – Working with Lending Ins...
Working with lending institutions can be an appealing prospect when trying to raise money for your farm, but there are a few things you should know before you start the application process. Lenders require proof that you’ll be able to repay the money you borrow with interest. Ways to prove this include a sound business… Continue reading →
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 →
Other Resources
LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 8 acres with orchard – Richmond, B...
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 →
Farmer Podcast Club: The Power of Storytelling in Agricultur...
In this month’s podcast club release, we’re tuning into an episode of The Rural Woman Podcast featuring Chelsea Finn. As a brand strategist, graphic designer, and founder of Hunter Finn Creative Co, she shares the power of storytelling in marketing. Continue reading →
British Columbia Business Business Mentorship Network Canada Farmer Profiles Flower Province / Territory West Coast - Islands
Business Mentorship Network – Ikigai Farm and Florals
Young Agrarians is celebrating the twelfth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the fourth year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers a year-long farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks, and online workshops, new farmers develop the… Continue reading →
