Tag Archives: Young Agrarians

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – MILPA NATURALS

Posted by Tori Ames on November 08, 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 will be accepted until November 15th, 2024.  Mentees Apply here!  Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round.  Mentors Apply here!  Check out the Business Mentorship Network … Continue reading YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – MILPA NATURALS

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3.25 acres for Turn-key Vegetable Production on Indigenous-led Tea Creek Farm – Kitwanga, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on November 07, 2024

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 in Kitwanga, BC, within the territory of the Gitxsan Nation, 3.25 acres of land are available for turn-key vegetable production at Tea Creek. Recently featured in a CBC documentary, Tea Creek is an award-winning, Indigenous-led, culturally safe, land-based Indigenous food sovereignty and trades training initiative. The landholders, who are experienced farmers, would … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 3.25 acres for Turn-key Vegetable Production on Indigenous-led Tea Creek Farm – Kitwanga, BC

YA Apprenticeship 2025: Alcomdale, AB – Rosy Farm

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on November 07, 2024

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 2025: Alcomdale, AB – Rosy Farm

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: BRANDON, MB – CIRCLE H FARMS

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on November 07, 2024

Do you love animals, want to learn more about regenerative ranching practices and raise food directly for your community? Circle H Farms is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship just for you!   ABOUT CIRCLE H FARMS      Circle H Farms is located near Brandon, Manitoba– Treaty 1 Territory Circle H Farms is located on 600 acres of land which has been managed by Brian and Sonja Harper since 1990. Their daughter Kristelle grew up on the farm and continues to live and work there today alongside her partner Mike and their 2 kids (the second is actually on … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: BRANDON, MB – CIRCLE H FARMS

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres in hay production with potential for expansion – Golden, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on November 06, 2024

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 15 minutes from Golden in the scenic Columbia Valley, this 156-acre property offers 9.5 acres of productive hay fields. The land includes a mix of open fields, ponds, partially cleared areas and selectively logged forests. With a southwest orientation, the property receives ample sunlight and includes gently sloped areas as … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 9.5 acres in hay production with potential for expansion – Golden, BC

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

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-3 acres for Market Gardening – Canyon-Lister, BC

Posted by Nyree Marsh on October 30, 2024

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 at the base of the majestic Skimmerhorn mountain range, this scenic 10-acre property offers 1-3 acres of arable land for market gardening! Up until 2020, the land was used for a large vegetable garden, a flock of laying hens and a few pigs, and it has also been cut for hay … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1-3 acres for Market Gardening – Canyon-Lister, BC

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – TUFF RANCHING

Posted by Mark Diakiw on October 28, 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 – TUFF RANCHING

FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Island View Farm, Farm Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 28, 2024

Island View Farm in Saanichton, BC is seeking a Farm Manager! ABOUT Island View Farm This is a new farm on land that requires some extra love to build a thriving web of soil, pollinators, plants and community, and the farm manager will be well supported and equipped in this work. Their primary responsibility will be to develop a ½ acre market garden (with room to expand into another ½ acre and future commercial greenhouse), and connecting this production to on and off site sales channels (including an on site farm market). The farm operation is part of a 10 … Continue reading FARM JOB: Saanichton, BC – Island View Farm, Farm Manager

YA BUSINESS MENTORSHIP NETWORK – CLUCK AND CLOVE FARM

Posted by Tori Ames on October 25, 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 – CLUCK AND CLOVE FARM