The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network (BMN) has been supporting new and young farmers to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their farm businesses by pairing them with experienced farm owners in their sector to provide mentorship since 2015.
Young Agrarians is excited to offer the program again this year and support up to 10 mentorship pairings in each Western Canadian province: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Along with 30 hours of one-on-one mentorship, the program offers an 8-week financial literacy webinar series that focuses on developing business skills to operate a farm business that is financially sustainable. The program provides opportunities to network with other young farmers across Western Canada, which is an important aspect of supporting new farmers to access and build relationships with their peers in the sector.
“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. 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” says 2023 BMN mentee Terra Pombert of Sunflowers Urban Farm.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://youngagrarians.org/business-mentorship-network/
To learn more about this program, please contact the Business Mentorship team at business@youngagrarians.org
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