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YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CROCUS HILL GARDEN

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on April 17, 2025

“We [share] a common goal of growing food for our local communities, providing good jobs, and taking care of the land around us.” – Julie Maxwell and Thomas Maduck of Crocus Hill Garden, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CROCUS HILL GARDEN →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – EBSA SILGA’S FARM

Posted by Tori Ames on April 15, 2025

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications for Mentees across Western Canada open in October 2025. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Meet a … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – EBSA SILGA’S FARM →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – TAPESTRY HOMESTEAD

Posted by Tori Ames on April 08, 2025

“I realized we needed major changes in our approach, and that meant confronting my own weaknesses—things like financial management, planning, and forecasting. I wanted to improve in those areas and sought out help, which led me to the Young Agrarians business mentorship program. It’s been exactly what I needed.” – Anna Brown of Tapestry Homestead, Alberta Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – TAPESTRY HOMESTEAD →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – METANOIA FARMERS WORKER COOPERATIVE

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on April 03, 2025

“Metanoia applied for Young Agrarians’ Business Mentorship Network program because in our excitement to develop a volunteer based, community urban farm, we didn’t want to do it alone, and knew that there are many other people doing similar work to us that could act as invaluable resources in our journey.” – Metanoia Farmers Worker Cooperative Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – METANOIA FARMERS WORKER COOPERATIVE →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – GREEN EARTH FARM

Posted by Tori Ames on April 01, 2025

“Realizing we all have to start taking responsibility for where our food comes from and how our food is produced. Understanding that we need to start implementing sustainable practices and accepting our role as caretakers of nature.” – Jayden Procychyn of Green Earth Farm, Alberta Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – GREEN EARTH FARM →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – SKWISHTIN RANCH

Posted by Tori Ames on March 25, 2025

“We need the farm to be self sufficient. Our main goal is to reduce the number of cattle we butcher for sale, increase live cattle sales and improve our finances. ” – ValMarie Braun and Kittie Strasser of Skwishtin Ranch, AB Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – SKWISHTIN RANCH →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – FOOTFALL

Posted by Tori Ames on March 20, 2025

“With little ones around we have developed a keen interested in improving the land and ecological systems for the benefit of future generations, not to mention growing quality food to feed these growing humans.” – Brendan Dickson of Footfall, Alberta Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – FOOTFALL →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – ROGUE ACRES

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on March 12, 2025

“I realized that working for the family farm instead of pursuing a career in environment or policy research was an invaluable opportunity: one where I would satisfy my interests in sustainability, biodiversity, and policy and be challenged to continuously learn and improve.” -Sarah Foley of Rogue Acres, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – ROGUE ACRES →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on January 20, 2025

Check out one of the mentors available for mentorship in this year’s BMN cohort. Want to read more? Head over to our BMN Blog for more mentorship stories. Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell of B-C Ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Bluesette Campbell grew up on a sheep ranch in south central Montana. She now lives on and is an owner of the B-C Ranch Inc., a third-generation cattle ranch near Meadow Lake, SK, with her husband, Mark. They have two boys, Andrew (22) and Birch (19). For over 20 years, they have successfully been in business with Mark’s brother, Scott, … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Bluesette Campbell →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on December 16, 2024

Check out one of the mentors available for mentorship in this year’s BMN cohort. Want to read more? Head over to our BMN Blog for more mentorship stories. Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola of Ferme Fiola Farm in Ste-Geneviève Joey Fiola is a first generation shepherd and 3rd generation forage manager, revitalizing his grandparents farm. He is passionate about land regeneration, soil health and maintenance of older agricultural equipment. Joey also has extensive experience with forages for hay and pasture. Along with his partner Christel, Joey raises dual purpose specialty sheep and markets their products direct to consumers through online … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – Meet a Mentor: Joey Fiola →