Tag Archives: saskatchewan

Hiring Postponed! Saskatchewan Manager

Posted by Taina Uitto on April 17, 2025

Young Agrarians is hiring a Saskatchewan Manager Location: This is a remote position based in Saskatchewan. Please include your location in your application. Please also view our Manitoba and Apprenticeship Program Manager posting as there may be an opportunity to combine the Apprenticeship Program portion of this role with this one. Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2025. This position will start when we find the right candidate. Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Farmers in the Prairies! 🌾🐓🌻 Are you passionate about cultivating the next generation of farmers in Saskatchewan? Do you thrive on developing innovative projects in the … Continue reading Hiring Postponed! Saskatchewan Manager →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CROCUS HILL GARDEN

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on April 17, 2025

“We [share] a common goal of growing food for our local communities, providing good jobs, and taking care of the land around us.” – Julie Maxwell and Thomas Maduck of Crocus Hill Garden, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CROCUS HILL GARDEN →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – ROGUE ACRES

Posted by Katheryn Loewen on March 12, 2025

“I realized that working for the family farm instead of pursuing a career in environment or policy research was an invaluable opportunity: one where I would satisfy my interests in sustainability, biodiversity, and policy and be challenged to continuously learn and improve.” -Sarah Foley of Rogue Acres, Saskatchewan Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the BMN in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – ROGUE ACRES →

(filled)FARM JOB: Elbow, SK – No Kidding Weed Management, Goat Herder

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on January 07, 2025

No Kidding Weed Management in Elbow, Saskatchewan is seeking a Goat Herder! ABOUT No Kidding Weed Management No Kidding Weed Management uses goats to control the noxious weed Leafy Spurge in the Elbow Community Pasture. The Elbow pasture is a unique environment that stretches from Douglas Provincial Park to the Qu’appelle valley over naturalized farmsteads, sand dunes, native prairie and bush. The pasture is home to many birds, wildlife including elk and moose and many unique and even rare plants. There will be around 3,800 goats split into 2 herds, sourced from both my own herd as well as other … Continue reading (filled)FARM JOB: Elbow, SK – No Kidding Weed Management, Goat Herder →

JAN 7, 2025: ONLINE – Meet the Host Farmers Info Session

Posted by Lourdes Still on November 14, 2024

Join us for an info session to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farms, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! By attending this session, you will have: increased chances of getting an interview with the farm of your choice the opportunity to learn about what makes each of the host farms or ranches special, so you can decide what farm is the right fit for you a chance to chat with … Continue reading JAN 7, 2025: ONLINE – Meet the Host Farmers Info Session →

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – OPEN GATE FARM

Posted by Mark Diakiw on November 04, 2024

Young Agrarians is celebrating the eleventh year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the third year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers farm business mentorship to a diverse array of new and young farmers. The mentorship is offered over the course of a year. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops new farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Mentee applications for the 2024/2025 program close  October  31st. Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Mentors Apply here!  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Check out … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – OPEN GATE FARM →

2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW!

Posted by Tori Ames on October 17, 2024

Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Are you a new farmer or taking over as the next generation on your family farm? Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Join the Business Mentorship Network to be paired with an experienced farm mentor who can help support you in your farm business journey.  Applications are open for the 2025 Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network for farmers from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba! APPLY BY OCTOBER 31st, 2024! The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network is going into its eleventh year in BC and its third year in the … Continue reading 2025 BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – APPLY NOW! →

FARM OPPORTUNITY: Urban Microgreen Farm For Sale – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 02, 2024

Looking to run a microgreens business in Saskatchewan? Check out this Urban Microgreen Farm For Sale in Moose Jaw. ABOUT THE BUSINESS We are an established Microgreen Farm in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. For the past four years we have been providing Moose Jaw, Regina and areas with fresh microgreens weekly. We have a wonderful list of dedicated restaurant, market stores and individual customers that have supported us over the years and we would love to pass along the opportunity to a new owner. We hope to mentor whomever is interested to pass on our growing schedule and practices. We are … Continue reading FARM OPPORTUNITY: Urban Microgreen Farm For Sale – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan →

Position filled! 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 Position filled! Policy Jam Coordinator →

AUG 22, 2024: NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK – Farm Tour and Potluck at Prairie Garden Seeds

Posted by Lourdes Still on July 15, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour & potluck near North Battleford, Saskatchewan! Join us for an afternoon at Prairie Garden Seeds and meet Rachelle and Jim Ternier, the father-daughter team behind the operation. They have been providing well-adapted quality seeds to zone 2 and 3 climates since 1986, growing 95% of their catalogue on their family farm. Their catalogue includes an impressive collection of corn varieties, and Rachelle will share her tried and tested seed-saving tips for them and other field crops. Stay for an enriching discussion on seed stewardship and seed-growing practices, while making new connections with fellow gardening, … Continue reading AUG 22, 2024: NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK – Farm Tour and Potluck at Prairie Garden Seeds →