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YA APPRENTICESHIP 2024: ROBLIN, MB – SKINNER NATIVE SEEDS

Posted by Justin Girard on December 15, 2023

Are you an aspiring ecological farmer AND interested in prairie restoration? Skinner Native Seeds has been growing and collecting native grass and wildflower seed for 25 years and is excited to offer an apprenticeship with a focus on native seeds and prairie restoration projects! About the Farm Skinner Native Seeds is located on Treaty 2 and 4 territory near Roblin and Inglis, MB.  Skinner Native Seeds is a multi-generational family farm located in the beautiful Manitoba Parkland region near Asessippi Provincial Park and is located on the northern most region of the prairie ecosystem. The family has many years experience … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2024: ROBLIN, MB – SKINNER NATIVE SEEDS →

Land Access Stories: Aura Rosa Florals – Squamish, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on December 14, 2023

Aura Rosa Florals is a micro cut flower farm and design studio in Squamish, BC that specializes in unique, seasonal, and local floral designs. Leasing farmer Amanda Bagliore was matched to 0.5 acres of land through the B.C. Land Matching Program in March of 2022, where she grows flowers for herself, the land and flower-lovers in Squamish and throughout B.C. Aura Rosa Florals is committed to local production, regenerative farming practices and crafting offerings full of magic, love and joy. Flowers from Aura Rosa Florals are available through weekly CSA bouquets, weekly designer floral arrangements, and custom event and wedding … Continue reading Land Access Stories: Aura Rosa Florals – Squamish, BC →

YA Apprenticeship 2024: W̱SÁNEĆ territory (Saanich)- The Plot Market Garden

Posted by Marsha Shack on December 12, 2023 2 Comments

Are you a young, aspiring regenerative farmer looking for experience with a mixed vegetable CSA and market garden? The Plot Market Garden might be the place for you! About the Farm The Plot is a 2-acre mixed vegetable farm that has been in operation for 6 years and is located on two different parcels on W̱SÁNEĆ territory (Saanich). About 3/4 – 1 acre is on our home farm where we, Emily & Tyler the farm owners live, another acre is leased land, just 5 minutes drive away from our home farm.  We started farming regeneratively in Saanich on the property … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: W̱SÁNEĆ territory (Saanich)- The Plot Market Garden →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Audley Family Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on December 12, 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 … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Audley Family Farm →

YA Apprenticeship 2024: North of Lytton, BC – Solstedt Organic farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on December 11, 2023

Are you a young, aspiring ecological farmer looking for an off-grid living and farming experience this spring? Solstedt Organics might be the place for you! About the Farm “Solstedt” means “sun home” in old Norse. Solstedt Organic Farm is a woman owned and operated Certified Organic farm in an off-grid, remote mountain setting.  This is a commercial vegetable farm and fruit orchard, selling to some of the best Vancouver restaurants and at a farmer’s market weekly from July through October.  There are approximately five cultivated acres divided into gardens and orchards. The gardens grow heat-loving crops, like hot peppers, tomatoes, … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: North of Lytton, BC – Solstedt Organic farm →

YA Apprenticeship 2024: Beaver County, AB – Busy Bea Florals

Posted by Marsha Shack on December 07, 2023

Are you an aspiring young farmer who wants experience in the growing flowers for wholesale, dried arrangements and herbal teas using ecological practices?Busy Bea Florals could be the apprenticeship for you. About the Farm Busy Bea Florals grow dried flowers and herbal teas. They are entering their fifth season on ⅓ of an acre east of Edmonton in Beaver County, after sharing land for the first four years of business.     This will be a year of expansion from about 1/10th acre to ⅓ acre.  There are projects for building up infrastructure such as processing facilities, storage, and workspaces.  Our dried … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: Beaver County, AB – Busy Bea Florals →

YA Apprenticeship 2024: Red Deer, AB – Steel Pony Farm

Posted by Kolby Peterson on December 07, 2023 2 Comments

Are you an aspiring farmer wanting to learn about market gardening, feeding hundreds of people, lean farm management, all while being a part of a tight-knit farm team? Steel Pony Farm is offering a unique apprenticeship rooted in the growth of top-notch veggies but also in the human spirit. Join their team! About the Farm Steel Pony Farm is an 8 acre market garden which grows a diversity of vegetables for a CSA program and for wholesale. Mike Kozlowski grows his veggies with an emphasis on soil health and high nutrient density. Production models include full-till, minimal-till, and no-till where … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: Red Deer, AB – Steel Pony Farm →

YA Apprenticeship 2024: Alcomdale, AB – Rosy Farm

Posted by Marsha Shack on December 07, 2023

Are you an aspiring young farmer looking for mentorship with an experienced team at an organic haskap orchard and U-pick? Rosy Farm may be the place for you. About the Farm Rosy Farm is an organic, regenerative haskap orchard with 27 acres in production of their overall 76 acres, with plans to expand another 7 acres in the spring. They harvest haskaps for wholesale, farmers markets (summer & year round) and retail.  Farm operations are supported by a seasonal team of apprentices, interns, farm workers, marketing and social media staff, so you will also have a team to support you. … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: Alcomdale, AB – Rosy Farm →

YA Apprenticeship 2024: Lady’s Hat Farm – Castor, AB

Posted by Kolby Peterson on December 07, 2023 1 Comment

Spend your summer helping out under the endless skies of Central Alberta in fields of flowers. Lady’s Hat Farm is looking for an apprentice this upcoming spring and summer. Lady’s Hat Farm works closely with two other farms under the umbrella of The Prairie Farm Project – an informal co-operative of farms in the area that hosts dinners, plans workbees, and markets collaboratively. About the Farm & Apprenticeship Lady’s Hat Farm produces seasonal and ecological cut flowers and is also home to a floral studio where Nikki designs arrangements for weddings, weekly bouquet subscriptions, and dries thousands of stems for … Continue reading YA Apprenticeship 2024: Lady’s Hat Farm – Castor, AB →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2024: MOOSE JAW, SK – WAKAMOW FREE FOOD FARM

Posted by Justin Girard on December 05, 2023 2 Comments

Have you dreamed of growing lots of good vegetables for low or no-income folks? The dream is real with the Wakamow Free Food Farm, they serve the community with organically grown veggies! Learn to garden with knowledgeable and kind people in the structure of a non-profit model. Come to the beautiful Wakamow Valley to garden all season long in 2023! ABOUT THE WAKAMOW FREE FOOD FARM Wakamow Free Food Farm is located in Moose Jaw, SK– Treaty 4 Territory The Free Food Farm is a one-acre piece of land located within the city limits of Moose Jaw. They produce between … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2024: MOOSE JAW, SK – WAKAMOW FREE FOOD FARM →