Tag Archives: soil health

MAR 4, 2024: ONLINE – No-Till for New Farmers: Market Gardening with Farmer Jesse

Posted by Alex on February 16, 2024

Are you dreaming of growing beautiful vegetables? Do you love soil microbes? Is regenerating the land part of your farming vision? Then join us for the no-till for new farmers webinar to learn about no-till vegetable production with Farmer Jesse! When searching online for guidance on starting a no-till farm, the sheer volume of videos and guidance out there can quickly feel like a firehose of information. It can be overwhelming to simply find the information that is helpful for you in your context. In this talk, Farmer Jesse Frost will bring the idea of no-till down to its basics … Continue reading MAR 4, 2024: ONLINE – No-Till for New Farmers: Market Gardening with Farmer Jesse →

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 Business Mentorship Network – Ural Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on November 30, 2023

Anton Goulko and Dorothy Penner - Ural Farms - 2023 BMN AB Mentees

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 learn more about our … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Ural Farms →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Rocking T Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on November 21, 2023

Alena Amstutz and Scott Todd - Rocking T Farms - BMN AB Mentee 2023 - horses

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 learn … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Rocking T Farms →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Busy Bea Florals

Posted by Tori Ames on October 12, 2023

Busy Bea Florals

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 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. Applications for mentees across Western Canada are open October 1st to 31st, 2023.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Apply Now to … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Busy Bea Florals →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Rossdale Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on October 05, 2023

Kim Ross standing beside a bulk bin of green cabbages

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 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. Applications for mentees across Western Canada are open October 1st to 31st, 2023.  Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Apply Now to … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Rossdale Farms →

SEP 10, 2023: QUESNEL, BC – Soil Forever at Australian Ranch Ltd

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 11, 2023

You’re invited to a soil field day at Australian Ranch Ltd! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers and dive deep into soil health and nutrient management with agrologist Deepak Chugh. We will tour the farm and discover the fundamentals of soil health and how to manage nutrient cycling on your farm. We will learn about the 4R’s, soil biome, nitrogen management agronomy, and how to mitigate future economical/production challenges with better informed decisions. Snacks and refreshments will follow the tour, as well as an opportunity to explore the corn maze! Lenore will be making her famous … Continue reading SEP 10, 2023: QUESNEL, BC – Soil Forever at Australian Ranch Ltd →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Busy Bea Florals

Posted by Tori Ames on June 29, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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. Applications open for Mentees across Western Canada in October 2023. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or Mentors)? Below you’ll find a Q&A where you can learn all … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Busy Bea Florals →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Rocking T Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on June 27, 2023

Alena Amstutz shearing a sheep on her farm, Rocking T Farms

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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. Applications open for Mentees across Western Canada in October 2023. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or Mentors)? Below you’ll find a Q&A where you can learn all … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Rocking T Farms →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Ural Farms

Posted by Tori Ames on June 22, 2023

Anton Goulko and Dorothy Penner sitting on the fender of their farm stay covered wagon

Young Agrarians is celebrating the ninth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the expansion of the program across 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. Applications open for Mentees across Western Canada in October 2023. Mentor applications are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! Want to learn more about our Mentees (or Mentors)? Below you can learn all about their farm and why … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Ural Farms →