Young Agrarians

A BIG congratulations to Rayne Beveridge, farmer at the Yellow House Farm and a mentee in the YA 2024 Business Mentorship Network! Rayne and his team received the Maple Ridge Innovation Challenge for their farm to table seasonal restaurant, the Sunflower Cafe, in Maple Ridge. Rayne is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of his community by offering fresh, organic meals, grown and prepared from scratch. Check out the farm, sign up for their CSA or make a reservation for a meal of fresh seasonal offerings! https://lnkd.in/gKFwjua7 #BMN #youngagrarians

Did you miss out on applying to our Business Mentorship Network? No problem! We've extended the deadline to apply to November 15, 2024. Feeling overwhelmed about managing your farm business and need some help? The Business Mentorship Network pairs new farmers with experienced mentors to cultivate the skills for running financially viable and ecologically sustainable businesses. Mentors support you to dig into the business of farming and lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability. We are looking for farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to join our amazing Business Mentorship Network for the 2025 season. MENTEES RECEIVE: 🌱 30 hours of business mentorship with an experienced farmer 🌱 Webinars on business basics, finance, marketing and more 🌱 Two profile features on the YA website and social media 🌱 Opportunities for peer networking and monthly virtual meet ups 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghKPXpv3 #bmn #Businessmentorship #youngagrarians

Trouble accessing land? Curious about land access models? If you’re a new farmer and want to learn land access strategies, this webinar is for you! This panel will feature presentations with speakers working across different contexts, from Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, to share innovative strategies and approaches to navigate land access, and highlight recommendations on new initiatives that can better support new and young farmers. Join us Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 12-2pm PT, 1-3pm MT, 2-4pm CT, 3-5pm ET. This discussion is not one to be missed! Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gesUXW-7 #youngagrarians #newfarmers #youngfarmers #BreakingBarriers #NewFarmerPolicy #agridiversity

Sask Today recently featured our Business Mentorship Network (BMN)! "The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network fosters strong rural communities by growing support networks for experienced and new farmers to collaborate together and create opportunities for knowledge succession. “Learning that I am not alone and that others are trying to contribute to and improve our local food system has had a significant positive impact on my energy and hope for the future,” says 2023 BMN mentee Terra Pombert of Sunflowers Urban Farm. “This experience has been important for better business planning, focus and confidence in my venture and skills. I have a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses as a farmer." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gzg2Btt4 Applications are open for our Business Mentorship Network! Apply by October 31, 2024. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ggYb6Uvb #bmn #youngagrarians #mentorships

📣Only one week left to apply to our Business Mentorship Network! Are you a start-up farm that is in its first 5 years in business? Or, are you taking over the family farm and looking for support to develop your farm business? Young Agrarians supports young farmers with one-on-one mentorship to develop farm business skills. We are looking for farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to join our amazing Business Mentorship Network for the 2025 season. MENTEES RECEIVE: 🌱 30 hours of business mentorship with an experienced farmer 🌱 Webinars on business basics, finance, marketing and more 🌱 Two profile features on our website and social media 🌱 Opportunities for peer networking and monthly virtual meet ups 📅Applications close on October 31, 2024. Learn more here and apply today! https://lnkd.in/ggYb6Uvb #bmn #Businessmentorship #youngagrarians

Join us in Nelson, BC, 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 land sharing and lease agreements. This workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements. You will learn the benefits of land sharing, how to assess land for farming, decision-making strategies for farm operations on leased land and tips for managing communication and relationships. There will also be ample time to network and speak directly with land seekers, landholders and your regional land matcher, Nyree Marsh. 📆 Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024 • 1-4pm PDT 📍Location: Sinixt, Ktunaxa and Syilx Territory. Nelson, BC ⬆ Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g_mGcHV7 #bclandmatchingprogram #bclmp #growbc #bcagri #columbiabasinland

Join us in Duncan, BC 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 land sharing and lease agreements. This workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements. You will learn the benefits of land sharing, how to assess land for farming, decision-making strategies for farm operations on leased land and tips for managing communication and relationships. There will also be ample time to network and speak directly with land seekers, landholders and your regional land matcher, Kiyomi Ito. Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 • 2-5pm PDT Location: Quw’utsun Territory. Duncan, BC Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gF6zYUyg #bclandmatchingprogram #bclmp #growbc #bcagri #vancouverislandland

The Western Producer recently featured our Business Mentorship Network! "Eligible farmers from across the four western provinces can apply to be part of the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network to develop their business skills, improve their financial literacy and meet other young farmers. During their mentorship year, mentees report an 87 per cent increase in revenue, 65 per cent increase in food produced and 42 per cent increase of land in production" Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d_DDmV7R Applications are open for the 2025 season! Apply by October 31, 2024 on our website: https://lnkd.in/ggYb6Uvb #bmn #youngagrarians

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 to the growing movement of regenerative agriculture.⁠ ⁠ Join us for an info session to learn about hosting an apprentice on your farm for the 2025 season. We welcome anyone who has hosted apprentices in the past or is considering it for the coming year. Bring your questions!⁠ ⁠ 🕓️When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 9am PT, 10am MT, 11am CT⁠ ⁠ ⬆️ Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gVJiRvfx ⁠ Questions? Reach out out to apprenticeship@youngagrarians.org⁠ ⁠ #youngagrarians #yaap #apprenticeships

Landholders, have you ever envisioned what your land would look like blanketed with thriving veggies, sprawling orchards or roaming livestock? With this year's growing season coming to an end, now is a great time to start mulling over possibilities for next year. Need a place to start? You're in luck: this fall, we're hosting a series of Land Linking events across BC. If you'd like to connect with local farmers, hear from other landholders we've matched with farmers, and learn how we can help you lease your land, stop by a Land Link in your region! These events will be popping up in Kelowna, BC (Oct 27), Langley, BC (Nov 2), Duncan, BC (Nov 16) and Nelson, BC (Nov 24). This will be our last opportunity to get together in person this year! To learn more and register for the event closest to your community, head to https://lnkd.in/geBKGRD9 In the meantime, enjoy some gorgeous photos of farms matched to land through the B.C. Land Matching Program! #bclandmatchingprogram #bclmp #growbc #bcagri