Resources for Growers
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Offering a ton of great resources to new farmers the Young Agrarians is a hub of farming knowledge, workshops and learning opportunities.
How to Start Farming - online course
Land Matching - looking for land to grow on? Have land but looking for a farmer?
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Offering technical, educational and coordination support to farmers in our region including business planning, farm planning, pest management, soil management and testing, this is a local resource not to be overlooked!
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Jean Martin Fortier has been internationally recognized as a foremost expert in the field of biointensive farming and has spoken at hundreds of conferences, keynote addresses, and training sessions, becoming an inspiration for farmers worldwide. His bestselling book is titled “ The Market Gardener, A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming”
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Columbia Basin Trust - Basin Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program
Columbia Basin Trust -Summer Works Wage Subsidy Program
Columbia Basin Trust -Grassland and Rangeland enhancement program
Government of Canada - Agricultural Loans Act Program
guarantees farmers access to business loans by backing loans made through your financial institution.
Area One Farms - New Farm Partnerships
new financing model supporting access to land for farmers
Young Agrarians - Digging up Dollars
Young Agrarians - How to Apply for Farm Grants in Canada
Farm Credit Canada - Young Farmer Loan
Futurepreneur - Financing for young entrepreneurs
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Wwoof Network - Willing Workers on Organic Farms
International network of people looking to work & learn on organic farms in exchange for room and board
Work Away - International network for cultural exchange, working holidays, volunteering and house sitting.