You’re invited to a tour of three urban farms in Calgary! Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Root and Regenerate Urban Farm, The Chef’s Farmer, and Land of Dreams Community Farm. During this tour, we will discuss: Regenerative urban agriculture Rooftop agriculture Farming on sloped landscapes The Land of Dreams project DATE: July 16,
...Continue reading →Enjoy listening to this Farmer Podcast Club episode! Bringing Back Iinnii with Dr. Leroy Little Bear – Rural Routes to Climate Solutions Released July 6, 2022 In our first two episodes of this series, we looked at farming and ranching at the Kainai First Nation, located in Southern Alberta. If you’ve had a chance to
...Continue reading →You’re invited to a cover crop field day and potluck at Kettle River Farm! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and dive deep into cover cropping. Discover the fundamentals of cover cropping and how it can benefit your soil, add nitrogen and build resilience on your farm. Farmers
...Continue reading →Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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
...Continue reading →Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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
...Continue reading →Two Roads Farm on Denman Island, BC is seeking a Farm Crew! ABOUT Two Roads Farm We are a small-scale family farm, thoughtfully growing mixed vegetables and some flowers on approximately 2 acres. We are located on a Gulf Island off the coast of Vancouver Island in the Comox Valley, walking distance to the ocean.
...Continue reading →Looking to gain farm skills? This FULLY FUNDED Regenerative Farming Program teaches the main theories, concepts and practices of regenerative farming with guidance from industry experts. The theory portion of the program will be delivered online along with a one week in-person bootcamp at Lentelus Farms, then an eight-week on-farm practicum. WHEN: July 17 –
...Continue reading →Elk Root Conservation Farm Society in Vallican, BC is seeking a Native Plant Educational Demonstration Gardens Manager! ABOUT Elk Root Conservation Farm Society Elk Root Conservation Farm Society (ERC) is a grassroots not-for-profit educational demonstration farm located in Vallican, BC, that will obtain Organic Certification status in August 2023. Through research, innovation, hands-on demonstration, and
...Continue reading →Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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
...Continue reading →ABOUT RURAL ROUTES TO CLIMATE SOLUTIONS Established in 2017, Rural Routes to Climate Solutions (a Stettler Learning Centre initiative) provides opportunities for rural Albertans to learn more about and reap the benefits of climate solutions. By doing so, they are empowering rural Albertans to make informed decisions on how best to modify their farming, ranching,
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