Tag Archives: Sustainable Agriculture

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9+ acres for ecological farming, with an orchard – Harrop, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on May 28, 2025

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This scenic farm is located in Harrop-Procter, a small unincorporated community located 30 minutes from Nelson on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. The farm spans a total of 19 acres, with approximately 9 acres of fenced arable land, plus 10 acres of sloped, forested terrain suitable for browsing livestock. The land … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9+ acres for ecological farming, with an orchard – Harrop, BC →

National New Farmer Framework – Policy Report

Posted by Ayla Fenton on May 11, 2025

[EN; texte français ci-dessous] New and equity-seeking farmers face significant challenges in accessing land, capital, knowledge and training, hindering the growth of new farming enterprises. The current policy landscape fails to adequately address the needs of new farmers, which threatens the long-term sustainability of Canadian agriculture. A National New Farmer Framework is urgently needed to ensure farm renewal. This Framework should address the most pressing systemic barriers facing new entrants—from access to land, capital, knowledge and training, and rural community development—while also developing essential wrap-around supports to help new farmers succeed. A national framework, complemented by provincial new entrant strategies, … Continue reading National New Farmer Framework – Policy Report →

(MATCHED!) LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2.5-Acre Certified Organic Blueberry Farm – Langley, BC

Posted by Ve-Jane Duong on April 28, 2025

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This 2.5-acre certified organic blueberry farm in South Langley is ready to be taken over by an incoming farmer! The farm is conveniently accessible from both 16th Ave and 14th Ave. The land boasts peat-rich soil, which is ideal for blueberries. The bushes were planted in 2009 and are now in their … Continue reading (MATCHED!) LAND OPPORTUNITY: 2.5-Acre Certified Organic Blueberry Farm – Langley, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 1 acre for off-grid growing – Salmo, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on April 24, 2025

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Nestled in a rural community that values self-reliance and neighbourly connection, this off-grid Salmo property offers up to 1 acre of land with housing potential for the right farmer. This is a great opportunity for an innovative grower passionate about drought-resistant cultivation and specialized crops like herbal medicines and teas. The primary … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 1 acre for off-grid growing – Salmo, BC →

Growing Future Farmers Engagement Tool: Policy Brief

Posted by Ayla Fenton on April 18, 2025

[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Engagement Tool: Growing Future Farmers Policy Brief  The upcoming 2025 Federal Election presents a unique opportunity to address the pressures and challenges confronting new farmers.  In consultation with new and equity-seeking farmers and farming organizations across the country, we have developed a National New Farmer Framework report.  Pre- and post-election is a great time to engage your local representatives to discuss how agricultural policy can better support new farmers and farm renewal for the future! Check out our pre-election Growing Future Farmers policy brief for download.  You can use this resource for speaking points, or even … Continue reading Growing Future Farmers Engagement Tool: Policy Brief →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 3 Acres of Prepped Land – Pitt Meadows, BC

Posted by Ve-Jane Duong on April 10, 2025

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Located just off of Highway 7 in Pitt Meadows, this opportunity offers two plots totaling 3 acres of cleared land, ready for a new project! The plots are situated on a 100-acre blueberry farm that has been in operation for 40 years, and they will benefit from proximity to the established blueberry … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: Up to 3 Acres of Prepped Land – Pitt Meadows, BC →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: WINNIPEG, MB – A ROCHA MANITOBA

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on April 03, 2025

Do you want to learn how to grow and raise a variety of vegetables in a community garden setting? Are you interested in learning more about non-profits and doing garden outreach? A Rocha Manitoba is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm A Rocha Manitoba is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba – Treaty 1 Territory A Rocha is an organization which engages in scientific research, environmental education, community-based conservation projects and sustainable agriculture. They are an international Christian organization and they welcome anyone, regardless of religion, to work with them. In an environmental context often characterized … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: WINNIPEG, MB – A ROCHA MANITOBA →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: East ST Paul, MB – Hnatiuk Market Gardens

Posted by Sara Yagelniski on April 03, 2025

Do you want to learn how to grow and raise a variety of vegetables? Are you interested in learning more about CSAs? Hnatiuk Market Gardens is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm Hnatiuk Gardens is located in East St Paul, Manitoba – Treaty 1 Territory Hnatiuk Gardens is a generational market gardening farm in East St. Paul, Manitoba, just 10km northeast of Winnipeg. They believe farming can and needs to be innovative to meet the challenges of the 21st century and looming environmental issues. They believe small community-based farms can play a large role … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: East ST Paul, MB – Hnatiuk Market Gardens →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: ERICKSON, MB – TAMARACK FARMS

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on February 20, 2025

Are you interested in learning how to grow, harvest and clean a diversity of crops? Are you interested in native seed production and ready to jump in a tractor to spend your days in the beautiful outdoors?  Tamarack farms is excited to offer production apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm Tamarack Farms is located on Treaty 2 territory, near Erickson, MB and Rolling River First Nation.  Tamarack Farms is a family farm business located near Erickson, Manitoba. In 1979, Carol and Harvey Pengelly started Tamarack Farms. Ryan Pengelly and Alexandra Lozada returned to take over the farm in 2014. … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: ERICKSON, MB – TAMARACK FARMS →