Looking for innovative and efficient ways to tackle increasing costs and labour shortages in your blueberry operation? Agri-tech weeding equipment could be a key part of the solution! To find out more, join Organic BC at Klaassen Farms in Chilliwack on Tuesday, Sept. 17th for a demo of autonomous, electric tractors in blueberry production. Representatives […]
Join Young Agrarians on September 22nd for a full-day farm tour of two innovative Creston farms that have been working hard to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their farm infrastructure. This event will include a morning farm tour at Full Circle Farm, a potluck lunch, and an afternoon farm tour […]
Join us for an evening of learning and connecting, and stay for a potluck meal at A Rocha! A Rocha Farm is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program growing over 50 vegetable crops (containing over 200 varieties) and an expanding flower field. They have 2.5 acres under production, which provides for a 170+ member […]
On October 6, join Organic BC, the Smithers Farmers’ Institute and local producers in Telkwa, BC for a day of on-farm fun and learning! Don’t miss: A tour of True North Acres, a small-scale, mixed operation farm incorporating rotational grazing of sheep, pigs, and chickens, alongside their vegetable market garden and honey bee operation. They’ll […]
On October 18th, join local producers and industry experts in Creston for a hands-on exploration of the benefits of cover cropping and rotational grazing! Brought to you in collaboration with Organic BC, the Small Scale Meat Producers Association, and Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors. During this event: Molly Thurston and Greg Evans of Kokanee Fruit […]
Join Agrowest Consulting at Rafter P Ranch in Merritt on Oct. 23rd for a look into rotational grazing, no-till seeding and the results of a 16 species cover crop. Dr. Tom Pypker will also give a Soils 101 where everyone will get their hands dirty, and Rafter P Ranch will be serving their grass fed […]
GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to […]
Join us for a day of farm-focused programming, hosted by Young Agrarians and Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation! We’ll be networking and talking about land access and sustainable agricultural water management. All are welcome to this event! Are you are a landholder with a vision for your land or have you just started thinking about leasing? […]
Young Agrarians is looking for farmers and ranchers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who are ready to invest in the next generation of regenerative land stewards! By learning to teach, host farms will have the opportunity to watch a new farmer acquire the skills they need to get on the land and contribute […]
On Nov. 6th, join Organic BC and the Small Scale Meat Producers Association for a few hours of learning and socializing at Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong! Sit down for a panel and Q&A about the tools, strategies and seed sources that can help you make better use of cover crops on your farm. Then, […]
TROUBLE ACCESSING LAND? CURIOUS ABOUT LAND ACCESS MODELS? If you’re a new farmer or want to learn land access strategies, then this webinar is for you! Tune in to explore all your burning questions. Land access is one of the first challenges new and young farmers face. With over 40% of Canadian farmers retiring by […]
GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate […]
