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LAND OPPORTUNITY: 90 acres for collaborative farming – Prince George, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on February 08, 2024

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This property features 90 acres of mixed grazing and gardening land on the west side of the Willow River near Buckhorn, south of Prince George. The land has been partially fenced and cleared in the last few years and is ready for new projects. There are two shallow wells and access to river water for livestock or crops (licenses will be needed for commercial use). The current landholders … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 90 acres for collaborative farming – Prince George, BC

How to Build a Farmers Institute: South Island Farmers Come Together

Posted by Kat Roger on January 19, 2024

Formally established just this fall, the South Island Farmers’ Institute (SIFI) represents the efforts of founding members Katie Underwood, Shellie MacDonald, Robin Tunnicliffe, Sol Kinnis, Derek Powell and Christine Fuller, in addition to South Island agrologist Megan Halstead and a whole host of passionate farmers and farmer-allies across the Island. Young Agrarians is thrilled to see a new Farmers’ Institute emerge for the island as a way for farmers to connect with each other and support agriculture in their regions. In September of 2023, we got on the phone with SIFI founder, Katie Underwood of Peas n’ Carrots Farm, to learn … Continue reading How to Build a Farmers Institute: South Island Farmers Come Together