You’re invited to a series of virtual brainstorming and consultation sessions for BC farmers on February 6 and 11, 2025 to share your experiences, ideas, and insights into how the provincial and national policy landscape can better serve new and young farmers. We want to hear from YOU about what resources you have accessed to […]
Financial constraints shouldn't stand in the way of your farming dreams. Join Young Agrarians and moderator Victor Beausoleil, Executive Director of SETSI to uncover immediate and long- term actions to expand access to capital for new, young and equity-deserving farmers. Let's cultivate a supportive community where all farmers have the resources to succeed! […]
Communication can make or break a land sharing agreement: good communication can open up worlds of possibility, while poor communication can cause the arrangement to fall apart. Join Pascale Schittecatte, Young Agrarians’ B.C. Land Matching Program Manager, and Nyree Marsh, Young Agrarians’ Columbia Basin Land Matcher, to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land! […]
Join Young Agrarians on February 22nd to learn all about perennial plant propagation! This free, full-day event in Slocan Park will feature four different speakers sharing their extensive propagation knowledge – from growing trees from seed, rooting hardwood cuttings, multi-grafting fruit trees, and growing native plants. This event will also feature a Scion Exchange - an […]
You’re invited to a Production, Policy and Community Mixer for Market Gardeners on February 22, 2025 in collaboration with the National Farmers Union! Join us to hear stories from successful market gardeners, talk resources, connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a delicious meal and build community around vegetable farming in BC. This event […]
With many farmers retiring from farming, transition agreements (where one farmer is looking to pass on the management of their land and farm to a new generation) are becoming more […]
On March 3rd, join Organic BC for an engaging online session featuring tractor-mounted, camera-guided weeding equipment! This session is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and get […]
Get CanadaGAP certification ready! In this unique on-farm session, an auditor and a consultant will walk you through a mock audit of a certified organic operation, using the CanadaGAP audit […]
Curious about farmer mentorship programs? Looking for technical support for your farm? Unsure where to start? Join Young Agrarians on March 5, 2025 for a webinar on growing knowledge and […]
Get CanadaGAP certification ready! In this unique on-farm session, an auditor and a consultant will walk you through a mock audit of a certified organic operation, using the CanadaGAP audit […]
Looking for information or advice about leasing farmland? Come gather with your community to learn how you can access farmland or lease your farmland, with support from the B.C. Land Matching […]
Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! Join us for the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam: a coast to coast convening of new and young farmers, […]
