Tag Archives: Manitoba

NOTES FROM THE FIELD: Eric Moser – Almost Urban Vegetables

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on September 09, 2024

After a wonderful farm tour at Almost Urban Vegetables, Jenn, our Manitoba Apprenticeship Coordinator, sat down with apprentice Eric Moser to hear about his season. Marilynn Frith and Bruce Berry are the owners and farmers of Almost Urban Vegetables, which is a market garden producing over 40 varieties of vegetables and herbs. Their goal is to produce nourishing food following organic standards, with as little use of fossil fuel as possible. The farm was started in 2007 to provide food for their family and a little extra to take to market, which has grown to provide seasonal vegetables to 80 families plus a farmers market. “A lot of time … Continue reading NOTES FROM THE FIELD: Eric Moser – Almost Urban Vegetables →

SEPT 28, 2024: Langruth, MB – Farm Tour and Potluck at Bar VI Ranch

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on August 21, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Bar VI Ranch near Langruth, Manitoba! Bar VI Ranch is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program that runs a holistically managed grass-fed cow/calf operation with a focus on soil health. Operated by Kris and Clorissa Egilson, they are the fourth generation to manage this 1600-acre ranch and bring a passion for regenerative agriculture and direct marketing quality products to their community. After going through the Holistic Management Canada Accelerator Program, they became the first farm in Canada with Land to Market Certification. At this farm tour, they will … Continue reading SEPT 28, 2024: Langruth, MB – Farm Tour and Potluck at Bar VI Ranch →

We’re Hiring! Policy Jam Coordinator

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on July 23, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a Policy Jam Coordinator! Location: Remote office. The ideal candidate will live in or near the City of Ottawa, however we are accepting applications from people living in surrounding communities. Deadline for Applications: Friday September 6, 2024. This position starts in October 2024. Are you organized? Do you enjoy event planning and coordinating all the little details that create meaningful, educational, fun events? Do you take initiative to advance projects and tasks? Are you a natural communicator, able to engage diverse audiences? Do you dream up creative ideas and see the world in graphics and visuals? … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Policy Jam Coordinator →

AUG 24, 2024: INGLIS, MB – Farm Tour and Potluck at Skinner Native Seeds

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on June 17, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Skinner Native Seeds near Inglis, Manitoba! Get to know John and Michael, the father and son duo behind Skinner Native Seeds who specialize in growing native seeds for prairie restoration. They have been growing, collecting, cleaning, blending, and re-seeding native prairie grasses and wildflowers for over 20  years. Currently, they are growing their operation in order to expand their nursery and supply several restoration projects across the prairie provinces. They are also host farmers in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Come join us on this unique farm tour, where you’ll learn … Continue reading AUG 24, 2024: INGLIS, MB – Farm Tour and Potluck at Skinner Native Seeds →

JULY 28, 2024: ST. NORBERT, MB – Farm Tour at Almost Urban Vegetables

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on June 11, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour of Almost Urban Vegetables in St. Norbert, Manitoba! Get to know your local farmers Bruce and Marilyn, who are also host farmers in the 2024 Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Almost Urban Vegetables is a 10-acre family farm, where they grow their vegetables in the fertile, nutrient-rich soils of the Red River Valley. Come and learn about their growing practices for their seasonal vegetables, which are sold in their CSA program and at the local farmer’s market. You’ll also have a chance to hear about their farming values and why it’s important for them to … Continue reading JULY 28, 2024: ST. NORBERT, MB – Farm Tour at Almost Urban Vegetables →

MEET YOUR FUTURE FARMERS – 2024 YA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 30, 2024

Meet your future farmers! The latest cohort of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program has landed on their host farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The apprentices in each province recently got together for orientation weekend to get acquainted and connect over their shared passion for nature and regenerative agriculture. Their time together involved sharing farm-sourced meals, farm chores (like milking a goat!), hikes, bonfires, and guided city tours with local businesses that are food grower advocates. It was time well spent building new friendships as they prepared for the season ahead on their host farms. Join us in … Continue reading MEET YOUR FUTURE FARMERS – 2024 YA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM →

SEPT 19, 2024: STE. ANNE, MB – Heirloom Tomato Tasting, Farm Tour and Potluck at Swallowtail Farmstead

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 27, 2024

You’re invited to an heirloom tomato tasting, farm tour and potluck at Swallowtail Farmstead in Ste. Anne, Manitoba! Swallowtail is a small-scale ecological farm specializing in medicinal herbs, vegetables, and flowers. They have a strong focus on regenerative agriculture and soil health. Come see what they’re up to, and get some tomato seed-saving tips, too! WHEN: Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 5-8pm LOCATION: Treaty 1 Territory. 44041 PR 210 Road, Ste. Anne, MB DIRECTIONS: Swallowtail Farmstead is an easy 30 min drive SE of Winnipeg. Take #1 TransCanada Hwy east toward Kenora. Turn off at the Steinbach exit. Next turn off … Continue reading SEPT 19, 2024: STE. ANNE, MB – Heirloom Tomato Tasting, Farm Tour and Potluck at Swallowtail Farmstead →

JUN 28, 2024: Oakbank, MB – Farm Tour and Cover Cropping Workshop with Wild Earth Farms

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 24, 2024

Join us for a tour of Wild Earth Farms where we’ll explore the ups and downs of working cover crops into a vegetable rotation. We’ll discuss the farm’s goals for this particular crop and share cover crop stories. Manitoba Agriculture’s Vegetable Extension Specialist will also be on hand to demonstrate and discuss soil sampling and analysis, and we’ll review the results of spring samples taken on the farm. There’ll be plenty of time for networking too! There will be snacks and coffee provided but attendees are also invited to join the organizers after the tour at Pineridge Hollow to eat … Continue reading JUN 28, 2024: Oakbank, MB – Farm Tour and Cover Cropping Workshop with Wild Earth Farms →

AUG 17, 2024: WINNIPEG, MB – Garden Tour, Fall Seeding and Potluck with Audrey Logan of Dehydration Nations

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 13, 2024

You’re invited to a garden tour, fall seeding and potluck in Winnipeg, Manitoba! Come for the tour, stay for new community connections and share a potluck meal with Audrey Logan of Dehydration Nations. Join us for a morning of tending the land and helping with fall seed sowing while learning from Audrey’s gardening wisdom on August 17th at the Spirit Park Community Gardens. Audrey will share her permaculture knowledge and introduce the group to the food and medicine she’s been tending in her plot. WHEN: Aug 17, 2024 | 9am-1pm LOCATION: Treaty 1 Territory | Spirit Park Community Gardens at … Continue reading AUG 17, 2024: WINNIPEG, MB – Garden Tour, Fall Seeding and Potluck with Audrey Logan of Dehydration Nations →

Position filled! National Policy Coordinator

Posted by Taina Uitto on May 01, 2024

Young Agrarians is hiring a National Policy Coordinator! Location:  Remote office in Canada, with a preference for a bilingual Ontario or Quebec based lead. Please indicate where you live on your application. Deadline for Applications: End of day May 20th, 2024. This position will start when we find the right candidate. The National Policy Coordinator will play a crucial facilitation role in convening to advance policies and programming to support new and young farmers in Canada.   The ideal candidate has experience in building reports and public communication materials, as well as convening stakeholders online and through in-person events towards common … Continue reading Position filled! National Policy Coordinator →