Tag Archives: Kootenay Farming

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Half Moon Herbals

Posted by Melanie Buffel on January 28, 2020

Young Agrarians is celebrating the sixth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships  to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. We love to profile our program participants and celebrate their efforts! My name is Nikola Barsoum from Half Moon Herbals and my Mentors are Nigel Francis of Cartwheel Farm in Creston BC, and Richard Walker of Silver Moon Food Forest. Where do you farm? I farm in Johnsons Landing and Meadow Creek BC near Kaslo, BC. What … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Half Moon Herbals →

B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Glade Organics

Posted by Melanie Buffel on January 20, 2020

Mire Grbich at Glade Organics

Young Agrarians is celebrating the sixth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program. The BMN offers business mentorships  to a diverse array of new and young farmers across BC. Through one-on-one mentorship and peer networks, young farmers develops the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. We love to profile our program participants and celebrate their efforts! Glade Organics is owned and operated by Mira Grbich and Ross Petrie in Glade near Nelson, BC. In the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship 2019 program we were supported by Seann Dory from Salt and Harrow Farm. What were your goals for this season and how did you work to … Continue reading B.C. Business Mentorship Network – Glade Organics →

Oct 24: Terraced Mountain Farming – Farm Tour and Potluck Social – Bonnington, BC

Posted by Hailey Troock on September 18, 2018

Join us at Sunshine Herb near Nelson, BC, for a farm tour focused on terraced mountain farming & a potluck social! Please bring a dish to share, tools to eat with and a chair or a blanket. Children are welcome but please leave furry friends at home. This event is free and open to everyone! Date: Wednesday October 24, 2018 Time: 5:00 pm (we are going to start promptly as the sun will set at 5:40) Location: 3520 Yeatman Road, Bonnington, near Nelson, BC Directions: From Nelson turn right onto South Slocan Village Road, turn right on to Yeatman Road, pass Smokey Creek Salvage, go … Continue reading Oct 24: Terraced Mountain Farming – Farm Tour and Potluck Social – Bonnington, BC →

OCT 9: SPARWOOD, BC – Elk Valley Round Table Farming Discussion & Potluck Social

Posted by Hailey Troock on September 17, 2018

Join us in the Elk Valley for a round table discussion and potluck social! This is a regional event and we are hoping to see people from Elkford and Fernie too! Live in Crowsnest Pass and interested in local food security and farm related activities? Great! We would love to have you there! Date: Tuesday October 9, 2018 Time: 4:30 – 7:30 pm  Location:  Sparwood Senior Drop In Centre 101 4 Ave, Sparwood, BC Exploring Farming Opportunities  The evening will include a presentation from Gillian Saunders about the effectiveness of electric fencing as a tool to protect fruit trees, livestock and wildlife. Gillian has … Continue reading OCT 9: SPARWOOD, BC – Elk Valley Round Table Farming Discussion & Potluck Social →