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 […]
Registration is now open for the Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp for New Farmers, starting October 2! Join an amazing community of new and aspiring farmers as we navigate the key components of writing a business plan tailored for the farm of your dreams. We’ll delve into financial planning, marketing, risk management, how to access […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
