Tag Archives: Farm Business

YA Business Mentorship Network – Sunflowers Urban Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on November 23, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC mentees is now CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Sunflowers Urban Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1800 acre Mixed Livestock Ranch – Horsefly, BC

Posted by Jolene Swain on November 22, 2023 2 Comments

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 The Big Bear Ranch is a family-operated farm located in the foothills of the beautiful Cariboo Mountains with hundreds of lakes and streams in the surrounding area. The ranch encompasses 1800 acres of pasture fields, cultivated farmland, and forested land. Big Bear Ranch currently raises Galloway cattle, Tamworth/Large English Black pigs, and sheep. They follow the highest welfare standards and sustainable practices (Animal Welfare Approved). No pesticides have … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1800 acre Mixed Livestock Ranch – Horsefly, BC →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Rocking T Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on November 21, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC mentees is now CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Rocking T Farms →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Moonlit Ridge Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 15, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC mentees is now CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Moonlit Ridge Farm →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2024: Camrose, AB – Grey Arrow Farm

Posted by Kolby Peterson on November 14, 2023 2 Comments

Are you an aspiring farmer looking to gain experience on a certified organic market garden farm? Are you wanting to learn about growing over 50 varieties of veggies?! Grey Arrow Farm is offering an apprenticeship at their slice of farming paradise; join their team! About the Farm Grey Arrow Farm is a young family farm. Andrea and Denis, along with their five children, are growing clean, healthy produce for their CSA, restaurants, and community in Camrose, Alberta. They grow approximately 55 types of vegetables and herbs over 2.5 acres of cultivated land on their beautiful 35 acre oasis in the … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2024: Camrose, AB – Grey Arrow Farm →

YA Business Mentorship Network – City Street Farm

Posted by Lydia Carpenter on November 14, 2023

YA Business Mentorship Network – Fairfolk Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on November 13, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program 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. Application intake for BC mentees is now CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Fairfolk Farm →

DEC 16 & JAN 16: WEBINARS – Meet the Host Farmers

Posted by Dana Penrice on November 10, 2023

Join us for a webinar (or two) to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farm, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer, and what a typical day/week is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! We will be offering this webinar in December, and again in January. Register for one or both. Live sessions will be recorded and emailed to registrants afterward. December 16 Session Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023 Time: 9 am PST (BC) / 10 am MST (AB) / 11 am CST (SK … Continue reading DEC 16 & JAN 16: WEBINARS – Meet the Host Farmers →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Gathered Farm and Florals

Posted by Melanie Buffel on November 07, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications open for Mentees across Western Canada in October 2023. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or Mentors)? Below you’ll find a Q&A where you can … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Gathered Farm and Florals →

YA Business Mentorship Network – The Dogs Run Farm

Posted by Lydia Carpenter on November 06, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Applications for the 2024 mentee cohort are open until November 13 2023. Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – The Dogs Run Farm →