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EVENT RECAP: Merville, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners

Posted by Kat Roger on March 17, 2025

On February 22, 53 people gathered in the Merville Community Hall on Vancouver Island to share stories, build community and brainstorm future farming policies for vegetable farmers in BC. Co-hosted with the National Farmers Union (NFU), attendees also included folks from LUSH Valley Food Action Society, the Mid-Island Farmers Institute and the South Island Farmers Institute in addition to the North Island regional agrologist, a representative from the Agricultural Land Commission and a collection of enthusiastic farmers, researchers and farmer allies from all over the Lower Mainland.  Over the day, we shared laughter, tears and discussions about the future of … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Merville, BC – Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners →

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 →

Land Access Stories: Yellow Boot Farm – Black Creek, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on February 05, 2024

Yellow Boot Farm is a regenerative diversified vegetable farm in Black Creek, BC. Leasing farmer Jaclyn Kirby was matched to ¼ acre of land through the B.C. Land Matching Program in September of 2021, and Yellow Boot Farm is now entering its third season on the land. Jaclyn and her family use regenerative practices to grow vegetables for the Comox Valley Farmers Market and Yellow Boot’s farm stand and a seasonal CSA, in addition to supplying peppers for hot sauce companies and produce for restaurants through the LUSH Valley Food Action Society. Jaclyn sources seeds for Yellow Boot’s 42+ varieties … Continue reading Land Access Stories: Yellow Boot Farm – Black Creek, BC →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Yellow Boot Farm

Posted by Melanie Buffel on March 09, 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. YA business mentorships have helped over a 100+ farmers to generate more revenues, grow more food and put more land into production. Immediate results have led to on average of 64% more farm revenue, a 72% increase in food … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Yellow Boot Farm →