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BC Regional Gathering: Kootenays

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 […]

Soil Health Field Day

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 […]

OCT 27, 2024: Kelowna, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

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 […]

Land and Water: Working Together

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? […]

NOV 5, 2024: ONLINE – Apprenticeship Program Host Farm Info Session

Online

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 […]

BC Regional Gathering: Okanagan

Fresh Valley Farms 1476 Mountain View Road, Armstrong, BC, British Columbia, Canada

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, […]

kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

Have you been wanting to put reconciliation into action on your farm or in your community? Not sure where to start? Check out kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation! It’s an online and interactive Indigenous-led learning experience for settler Canadians seeking a welcoming space to cultivate the courage and confidence to take action towards reconciliation. […]

How to Start Farming

Online

Are you curious about farming? Do you want to explore whether farming is right for you, learn how to build community by growing food, and discover tangible ways to positively impact the ecosystems around you? If so, join Young Agrarians for their How to Start Farming course, starting on Thursday, November 7th.  This 4-week program […]

Land Access: Strategies and Stories

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 […]

Restoring Soil Health Course

If you're yearning for an in-person, deep dive into Living Soil, Composting, Compost Extracts and Teas, join Jo Tobias at Burnaby Community and Continuing Education from November 16th to December 7th. This four-day intensive is designed for ecologically-minded farmers and landscape stewards committed to improving plant and animal health. WHEN: November 16th, 23rd, 30th, December 7th 2024 (Saturdays) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM […]

Cowichan, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

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 […]

Nelson, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

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 […]