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Mar 1, 2025: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms

Posted by Kat Roger on January 31, 2025

You’re invited to a Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, B.C. co-hosted by Young Agrarians and the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association (SSMPA). Join us if you want to learn about raising poultry, connect with other poultry farmers or share your experiences and ideas for provincial and national farm policy. We will gather at Fresh Valley Farms, a fourth-generation certified organic farm run by Annelise Grube-Cavers and Steve Meggait, who raise beef, chicken, turkey and heritage pork on pasture. The day will start with an introduction circle, followed by a primer on the SSMPA from … Continue reading Mar 1, 2025: ARMSTRONG, BC – Pastured Poultry Production and Policy Primer at Fresh Valley Farms →

Feb 22, 2025: MERVILLE, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners

Posted by Kat Roger on January 16, 2025

Calling all market gardeners! You’re invited to a Production, Policy and Community Mixer on Saturday, February 22 in Merville, BC. This event will be co-hosted by Young Agrarians and the National Farmers Union (NFU), a direct-membership, farmer-led organization that has advocated for food systems rooted in social and economic justice as well as agroecology and international agrarian solidarity since 1969. Join us to hear stories from successful market gardeners, share resources, connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a delicious meal and build community around vegetable farming in BC. This event will also provide you with an opportunity to … Continue reading Feb 22, 2025: MERVILLE, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners →

FEB 4 OR 13, 2025: ONLINE – PRAIRIES VIRTUAL FARMER POLICY CIRCLES

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 08, 2025

WHAT DO YOU WANT POLICYMAKERS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FARMING? Let’s talk about it. You’re invited to a series of virtual brainstorming and consultation sessions on February 4 and 13, 2025 to share your experiences, ideas, and insights into how the provincial and national policy landscape can better serve new and young farmers. Since 2012, Young Agrarians (YA) has worked to support the growing wave of new and young people coming into agriculture. Through hands-on program delivery, YA’s farmer-to-farmer approach supports farmers to tackle barriers ranging from access to land and capital, to technical and regulatory requirements, to … Continue reading FEB 4 OR 13, 2025: ONLINE – PRAIRIES VIRTUAL FARMER POLICY CIRCLES →

FEB 6 AND 11, 2025: ONLINE – B.C. VIRTUAL FARMER POLICY CIRCLES

Posted by Kat Roger on January 07, 2025

WHAT DO YOU WANT POLICYMAKERS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FARMING? Let’s talk about it. You’re invited to a series of virtual brainstorming and consultation sessions on February 6 and 11, 2025 to share your experiences, ideas, and insights into how the provincial and national policy landscape can better serve new and young farmers. Since 2012, Young Agrarians (YA) has worked to support the growing wave of new and young people coming into agriculture. Through hands-on program delivery, YA’s farmer-to-farmer approach supports farmers to tackle barriers ranging from access to land and capital, to technical and regulatory requirements, to … Continue reading FEB 6 AND 11, 2025: ONLINE – B.C. VIRTUAL FARMER POLICY CIRCLES →

JOB: ABBOTSFORD, DUNCAN or VERNON, BC – BC Ministry of Agriculture New Entrant Agrologist

Posted by Michalina Hunter on January 14, 2021

The BC Ministry of Agriculture is hiring a New Entrant Agrologist! This opportunity is based in Abbotsford (Primary) with locations in Duncan and Vernon considered subject to Ministry operational requirements. JOB OVERVIEW The Sector Development Branch identifies and promotes agriculture and food production/processing systems that are sustainable and enhance the economic benefits to the province. It maintains operations in all agriculture regions of the province to deliver Ministry programs and services through a network of extension agrologists, regional agrologists and industry specialists. The Branch works through a variety of strategic partnerships and is the primary point of contact for the … Continue reading JOB: ABBOTSFORD, DUNCAN or VERNON, BC – BC Ministry of Agriculture New Entrant Agrologist →

JOB: ABBOTSFORD – Ministry of Agriculture New Entrant Agrologist

Posted by Michalina Hunter on December 20, 2018

The Sector Development Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture is hiring a New Entrant Agrologist. The role provides support and technical expertise to new producers to the industry. The role builds capacity, supports business management and entrepreneurial skill development, increases awareness of programs and services, and encourages the use of sound management practices. This role is responsible for the effective implementation of the New Entrant Strategy and all aspects of developing and delivering programs, tools, resources and projects for new farmers and ranchers. Position Summary New Entrant Agrologist Licensed Science Officer (Agrologist) 2 Bring your operational expertise to this unique opportunity The … Continue reading JOB: ABBOTSFORD – Ministry of Agriculture New Entrant Agrologist →