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 land stewards! Attend this information session to learn more about becoming a Host Farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. By joining the program, Host Farms not only receive extra […]
Want to grow food for your community, but not sure how to get started? How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious is here to help! This online course digs into farming fundamentals and provides practical insights into how to you can get involved in farming. If you’re exploring farming as a […]
Why share land? The number of farmers in B.C. has been declining for several decades, and thousands of local farms have disappeared. Farm operators are ageing out of farming and retiring, but with the cost of farmland at an all-time high, many new farmers can’t afford to buy land and continue their legacy. That’s why the B.C. […]
We're excited to announce our 2025 BC Organic Conference & Tradeshow! We hope you can join us from Tuesday, Nov. 25th - Thursday, Nov. 27th in Harrison Hot Springs to reconnect, exchange ideas and learn from experts. This year’s highlights include: Keynotes: We're excited to welcome Jacob Beaton, Gillian Flies, Brent Preston and our virtual […]
Join Young Agrarians online on December 9th to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land! Communication can make or break a land sharing relationship: good communication can build community and create mutually-beneficial arrangements, while poor communication can cause an agreement to fall apart. In this webinar, hosted by the B.C. Land Matching Program team, […]
Are you interested in apprenticing on a farm for the 2026 season? Join us for an info session to learn more about our Apprenticeship Program! Meet some of the amazing Host Farmers in the program, ask questions about their farms, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is […]
Are you a farmer with questions about taxes or finances for your farm business? Are you a landholder wondering about the tax implications of leasing land? Join this webinar to get your questions answered! Blake Lechkobit (farmer and Manager of Agriculture & Business Advisory at MNP Accounting) will share some basic knowledge about farm tax […]
Are you a farmer navigating the people side of your farm business? Do you have questions about hiring, onboarding, communication, or managing a growing team? If so, join us for Human Resources Best Practices for Farmers: Smoother Operations, Stronger Teams on January 20, 2026. This practical webinar will feature Janine Beamish, an HR professional with […]
Join Meghan (Central-North Land Matcher) to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer. Meghan will explain how sharing land can be mutually beneficial for farmers and landholders, as well as highlight best practices, relevant regulations and considerations, and tips for building and maintaining a successful land sharing […]
You are invited to join Young Agrarians and AgSafe BC on February 17, 2026, for a practical webinar on hiring and onboarding! We will be joined by Janine Beamish of AgSafe BC, an HR professional with over a decade of experience helping small businesses and farms build strong teams. Janine is known for her practical, […]
On February 25th, join the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association and Organic BC for a free online session on using intensive rotational grazing as a powerful strategy for weed control. Rather than viewing weeds as a burden, learn how to use livestock management to improve pasture health and suppress common weeds and invasive species. The session […]
Every year a community of farmers, gardeners, and nature-loving people celebrate a festival of Seed Blessing with dances, poems, eurythmy, story-telling, personal experiences and thoughts sharing, biodynamic preparations making, and a communal potluck lunch. This year the celebration is special as it includes a community blessing of a newly-built farm. The farmers prepare it as […]
