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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 7d

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 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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 7d

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 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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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!

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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 13d

🎉✨ 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...

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 14d

📣 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...

Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 14d

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-...

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 15d

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 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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 17d

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...

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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Sep 10

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 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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Sep 10

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-...

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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Aug 27

📣 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...

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Aug 19

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-...

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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Aug 18

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/

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jul 22

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 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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jul 18

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 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!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jul 18

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-...

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.

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jul 18

You're invited to a farm tour and a sheep farming 101 session on July 26th at Nine West Farms near Codette, Saskatchewan! If you’re curious about sheep farming - or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to - join us for the event.

Register here: youngagrarians.org/july-26-2025...

July 26, 2025: Codette, SK - Farm Tour and Sheep Farming 101 at Nine West Farms

You're Invited to a Farm Tour and Sheep Farming 101 session at Nine West Farms!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jul 7

Want to be a part of working towards Indigenous food sovereignty in your community and gain bison hide tanning skills? Join the Ancestral Foodways Collective Society and Young Agrarians on July 26-27 in Vancouver!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/bison-hide-t...

July 26 & 27, 2025: Vancouver, BC - Bison Hide Tanning, Potluck and Foodlands Gathering - Young Agrarians

Join Ancestral Foodways Collective Society and YA for a work party at Strathcona Park. Help with bison hide tanning, tending foodlands & enjoy a potluck meal

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jul 1

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Dunrea Farming Company in Margaret, Manitoba!

WHEN: August 10, 2025 | 3-8pm

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

Aug 10, 2025: Dunrea, MB - Farm Tour and Potluck at Dunrea Farming Company - Young Agrarians

Come out to connect with other farmers and local food enthusiasts, share a delicious potluck meal, and learn about regenerative agriculture!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jun 20

You're invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Earth Temple Gardens, an organic farm situated in the rural community of Meadow Creek, BC.

Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/july-27-2025...

JULY 27, 2025: MEADOW CREEK, BC - Farm Tour and Potluck at Earth Temple Gardens - Young Agrarians

Join the B.C. Land Matching Program for a Farm Tour and Potluck at Earth Temple Gardens in Meadow Creek, BC!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jun 19

You’re invited to an afternoon touring Jonathan’s Farm and Hnatiuk Market Gardens near Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 6th!
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Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/july-6-2025-...

July 6, 2025: Lockport and East St. Paul, MB - Farm Tour at Jonathan's Farm and Hnatiuk Market Gardens - Young Agrarians

Join us for an afternoon at Jonathan’s Farm and Hnatiuk Market Gardens!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jun 6

Young Agrarians invites you to an inspiring afternoon at Ellis Nature Centre, a non-profit hub for conservation, environmental education, and sustainable agriculture nestled in the heart of Lacombe County.

Register here: youngagrarians.org/july-26-2025...

JULY 26, 2025: Lacombe County, AB - Farm Tour and Grazing Workshop with Ellis Nature Centre

Join us for a day of community building and land stewardship education at Ellis Nature Centre!

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Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · Jun 2

Curious about regenerative agriculture or rotational grazing? Are you looking for a farmer for your land, or land to build a farm business? Join Young Agrarians for a Farm Tour and Potluck at Cat and Crow Farm on June 28 in Courtenay, BC!

👉 Register here: youngagrarians.org/june-28-2025...

Young Agrarians JUNE 28, 2025: COURTENAY, BC - Farm Tour and Potluck at Cat and Crow Farm

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Cat and Crow Farm in Courtenay, BC. Join us to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a delicious potluck meal and learn about regenerative agri...

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