Young Agrarians

Registrations is open for Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious!

Running from April 8-29, this online course digs into the fundamentals of farming and provides practical, real-world insights into how you can get involved.

Register today at youngagrarians.org/courses/how-...

March 17, 2026: ONLINE - Positive Communication & Workplace Culture in Agriculture - Young Agrarians Join Young Agrarians and AgSafe BC on March 17, 2026, for a practical webinar on positive communication and healthy workplace culture in agriculture.

Join Young Agrarians and AgSafe BC on March 17, 2026, for a practical webinar on positive communication and workplace culture!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/march...

Did you know that the B.C. Land Matching Program offers a variety of free webinars that you can watch online, at your own pace?

Visit our e-learning page (youngagrarians.org/e-learning/) to check out these webinars and more!

FEB 28-MAR 1, 2026: SNPINTKTN, PENTICTION, BC Mixer - Young Agrarians Young Agrarians invites you to join us to share knowledge and connect with each other - towards growing the next generation of farmers

📣 Registration is open for the BC Mixer on February 28 - March 1, 2026 in snpintktn (Penticton), BC!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/bc-mi...

Feb 6, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Williams Lake, BC - Young Agrarians GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

We're excited to be hosting another Land Sharing Workshop in Central & Northern BC on February 6th!

Join Meghan (Central-North Land Matcher) in Williams Lake, BC to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer.

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/land-...

JAN 20, 2026: ONLINE - Human Resources Best Practices for Farmers: Smoother Operations, Stronger Teams - Young Agrarians Learn practical HR best practices for farmers, including hiring, onboarding, and managing farm workers, in this live webinar with an HR expert and farmer speaker.

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.

Learn more and register here 👉 youngagrarians.org/events/jan-2...

Looking to build a stellar business plan for your farm? Registration is now open for the Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp for New Farmers, starting January 21, 2026!

Head to our website to learn more and reserve your spot: youngagrarians.org/courses/busi...

Jan 13, 2026: Online - Farm Tax & Financial Literacy - Young Agrarians Join this online webinar, hosted by the B.C. Land Matching Program, to learn about farm tax and financial literacy!

Join us on January 13th for a webinar on farm tax and financial literacy!

Learn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/events/jan-1...

JAN 24, 2026: CAMROSE, AB - Central Alberta Mixer - Young Agrarians Join us for a full-day gathering on Treaty 6 Territory  to connect, learn, feast, and celebrate all things farming!

Join us January 24th, 2026 for a full-day gathering on Treaty 6 Territory in Camrose, Alberta, to connect, learn, feast, and celebrate all things farming!

Registration is free! Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/events/centr...

JAN 23, 2026: CAMROSE, AB - Farm Succession Planning: Stories, Strategies, and Shared Learning - Young Agrarians You are invited to join Young Agrarians and the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities on January 23, 2026 for a Farm Succession Planning day in Camrose, Alberta!

If you are considering a farm transition, join Young Agrarians and the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities on January 23, 2026, for a Farm Succession Planning day in Camrose, Alberta!

Reserve your free spot here: youngagrarians.org/events/jan-2...

JAN 6, 2026: ONLINE - Apprenticeship Program Info Session - Young Agrarians Meet some of the amazing host farmers in the Apprenticeship Program, ask questions about their farms, and learn about what a typical day is like for an apprentice!

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!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/jan-6...

Dec 9, 2025: Online – Communication Skills for Land Sharing - Young Agrarians Join this online webinar, hosted by the B.C. Land Matching Program, to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land!

Join us online on December 9th to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land!

Learn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/events/dec-9...

Nov 8, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Duncan, BC - Young Agrarians GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

Join Ari (Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Land Matcher)on November 8th in Duncan, BC, to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-8...

Nov 2, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Surrey, BC - Young Agrarians GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

Join Ve-Jane (Metro Vancouver-Fraser Valley Land Matcher) on November 2nd in Surrey, BC, to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer.

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-2...

Nov 15, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Summerland, BC - Young Agrarians GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

If you’re looking for land or have land you'd like to see farmed in the Okanagan-Thompson region, we've got a second Land Sharing Workshop coming up in Summerland on November 15!

👉 Learn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-1...

🎉✨ Congrats to Michalina Hunter! ✨🎉

Michalina entered our poster contest with a beautiful photo of fava beans. The public voted, and now her photo is featured on the official poster for the 2025 BC Seed Gathering! 🎨

Get your tickets for the 2025 BC Seed Gathering: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

📣 Want to grow your farm business skills? Applications are now open for the Business Mentorship Network!

📆 Apply by October 31, 2025. Spots are limited, apply today at youngagrarians.org/business-men...

Registration is open for How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious!

This online course digs into farming fundamentals and provides practical insights into how you can get involved in farming.

Learn more and enroll here: youngagrarians.org/courses/how-...

Nov 8, 2025: Edmonton, AB - Behind the scenes tour of Farmfair International - Young Agrarians Join us on Saturday, November 8th, at the Edmonton Expo Centre for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Canada’s most exciting livestock shows!

Join us on Saturday, November 8th, at the Edmonton Expo Centre for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Canada’s most exciting livestock shows, Farmfair International!⁠

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-8...

NOV 4, 2025: ONLINE - Apprenticeship Program Host Farm Info Session - Young Agrarians 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!

Interested in becoming a Host Farm in our Apprenticeship Program? Join us on November 4th to learn about hosting an apprentice on your farm for the 2026 season.

Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-4...

Sept 20, 2025: Cawston, BC - Farm Tour and Potluck at Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub - Young Agrarians You are invited to a farm tour at the Smelqmix-led Indigenous food sovereignty project in Cawston, BC!

Join us on September 20 for a farm tour and potluck at the Smelqmix-led Indigenous food sovereignty project Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub, in Cawston, BC!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/sept-20-2025...

Oct 18, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Cranbrook, BC - Young Agrarians GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? If you’re looking to access farmland, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer, then join us in Cranbrook on October 18th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/oct-18-2025-...

Oct 19, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Enderby, BC GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? If you’re looking to access farmland, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer, join us in Enderby on October 19th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/oct-19-2025-...

📣 Registration is now open for the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers, starting October 1! 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. Register here: youngagrarians.org/courses/busi...

Sep 21, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Grand Forks, BC GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

If you’re looking for farmland or have land you'd like to see farmed in the Columbia Basin & Kootenays, join us in Grand Forks on September 21st for a Land Sharing Workshop!

Learn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/sep-21-2025-...

For many farm start-ups, access to capital remains the largest barrier to starting up a farm business. Head over to our blog to learn about ways to drum up funding that doesn't involve the bank 👉https://youngagrarians.org/how-to-fund-your-farm-in-canada-non-traditional-options/

Sep 6, 2025: Smithers, BC - Land Sharing Workshop GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

If you’re looking to access farmland, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer, join us in Smithers, BC on September 6th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/land-sharing...

AUG 10, 2025: WILDWOOD, AB - Farm Tour and Business Diversification Workshop at Wild Country Gardens - Young Agrarians Join us for a day of learning, good food, and community connection at Wild Country Gardens in Wildwood, Alberta!

You’re Invited to a Farm Tour and Farm Business Diversification Workshop at Wild Country Gardens in Wildwood, Alberta on August 10th, 2025!

Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/aug-10-2025-...

AUG 16, 2025: NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK - Farm Tour and Potluck at Prairie Garden Seeds You're invited to a farm tour & potluck in North Battleford, Saskatchewan!

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Prairie Garden Seeds on August 16th near North Battleford, Saskatchewan!

Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/aug-16-2025-...

AUG 21, 2025: DUNCAN, BC - Farm Tour and Potluck at Blue Grouse Estate Winery - Young Agrarians Join the Cowichan Agricultural Society (CAS) and Young Agrarians (YA) for a casual, connection-filled evening at Blue Grouse Estate Winery.

Join the Cowichan Agricultural Society and Young Agrarians on August 21st for a casual, connection-filled evening at Blue Grouse Estate Winery, a sustainably farmed, award winning winery in Duncan!

Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/aug-21-2025-...