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Notes from the Field: Jennica Taylor – Common Ground Garden Project

Posted by Lourdes Still on August 17, 2023

Jennica Taylor is one of the apprentices who joined the 2023 cohort of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) on the Prairies. YAAP is a full immersion initiative that pairs aspiring farmers with host farms to gain skills and knowledge on how to manage their own farms someday. Jennica’s host farm is the Common Ground Garden Project in Red Deer, Alberta and she shared with us her experience so far this season. “I’ve been learning lots about above-ground gardening this summer. Lots of different ways to grow! I am working at the Common Ground Garden Project in Red Deer, Alberta. … Continue reading Notes from the Field: Jennica Taylor – Common Ground Garden Project

AUGUST 13, 2023: Red Deer, Alberta – Community Garden & Restoration Agriculture Tour

Posted by Marsha Shack on August 10, 2023

You’re invited to a tour of two unique farm projects in Red Deer, Alberta.  Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project & Common Ground Garden Project! On this tour, we will discuss: restoration agriculture  designing with nature to repair degraded landscapes growing food in small, accessible spaces soil health food security & more DATE: Sunday, August 13, 2023, 8am-12pm SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS (times are approximate): 8 am to 9:30 am – Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project  Treaty 6 & 7 territory. SW34-37-27W4, 40 Ave, Red Deer, AB, T4R 2T3. The project can be found on … Continue reading AUGUST 13, 2023: Red Deer, Alberta – Community Garden & Restoration Agriculture Tour