Tag Archives: Young Farmers

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 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 →

APRIL 28, 2025: ONLINE – Understanding Treaty Relationships in Your Farming Journey

Posted by Lourdes Still on April 23, 2025

It’s essential for all of us involved in agriculture to understand the Treaty relationships that shape the land we farm on. These relationships are foundational—not only to the histories and present-day realities of the places we farm—but also to how we imagine a just and regenerative future in agriculture. Join us for a powerful and grounding conversation with Amy Seesequasis, an Independent Treaty Relationship Consultant, as we explore what it means to live and work on Treaty land. Amy will guide us through the basics of Treaty history, Indigenous land stewardship, and how settlers and non-Indigenous people can honour and … Continue reading APRIL 28, 2025: ONLINE – Understanding Treaty Relationships in Your Farming Journey →

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: 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 →

EVENT RECAP: National Policy Jam, March 15-16, 2025

Posted by Ayla Fenton on March 31, 2025

[EN; texte français ci-dessous] Over 70 agriculturally involved folks gathered from March 15-16 at the RKY Camp on Anishinaabe Algonquin territory in Parham, ON for YA’s inaugural  “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam! This event was made possible thanks to funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Agricultural Partnership, the National Farmers Union – Ontario, Carrot Cache, and the Food Communities Network. We sourced the majority of our food locally and are incredibly grateful to the farmers and folks at Almanac Grain, County Bounty Soda, Food Less Travelled, Generations Apiary, Haanover View Farms, Hall’s Apples, Heartwood Cider, Kebaonish … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: National Policy Jam, March 15-16, 2025 →

Farmer Looking for Land: 1/4 acre for herb production – Prince George, BC

Posted by Andrew Adams on February 21, 2025

We have lots of farmers looking for land, most of which aren’t on our blog! 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 FARMER Hannah, an experienced farmer and herbalist, is currently seeking a 1/4 acre (or more) to produce culinary and medicinal herbs. Hannah has worked on multiple market garden farms across northern BC, as well as in a food forestry operation. She has been a home herbalist for over a decade, and is now looking to provide … Continue reading Farmer Looking for Land: 1/4 acre for herb production – Prince George, BC →

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 →

YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Winnipeg, MB – FortWhyte Farms

Posted by Jennifer Sparling on February 20, 2025

Do you want to learn how to grow and raise a variety of vegetables and livestock? Are you interested in learning more about CSAs? FortWhyte Farms is excited to offer a hands-on apprenticeship just for you! About the Farm FortWhyte Farms is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba – Treaty 1 Territory FortWhyte Farms is a 20-year-old, award-winning social enterprise and working farm that bridges communities, creates learning and employment opportunities for youth, and grows healthy food for our community. Over the years, it has evolved from small apiaries and aquaponics to a non-certified organic Market Garden and regenerative agriculture practices. They … Continue reading YA APPRENTICESHIP 2025: Winnipeg, MB – FortWhyte Farms →