Manitoba Farmers and Food Lovers,
At long last, Young Agrarians is headed to Manitoba! Like across Canada, aspiring and new farmers in Manitoba have some exciting opportunities to grow businesses around communities that care about where their food comes from. At the same time they face a lot of challenges gaining skills, accessing land and acquiring the finances to get started.
Young Agrarians is here to help and we're starting with an Agrarian Mixer near Onanole on December 7th. We are so excited to be planning an afternoon and evening of learning, sharing and fun!
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Dana Penrice,YA Prairie Program Manager
Sara Yagelniski, Farmer Organizer
WHEN: Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to midnight
LOCATION: Rackham Hall near Onanole, MB. Google map directions to Rackham.
REGISTRATION: This event is free but we kindly ask that you let us know you are coming here.
SCHEDULE:
1:00 – Arrival/ Welcome
Introductions
Young Agrarians: How We’re Growing the Next Generation of New Farmers
Networking activity
Hot Topics Round Tables
Getting into Farming: The Regenerative Way with Ryan Pengelly of Tamarack Farms
Farmer Slideshows – bring 10 of your best farm photos of successes, challenges, fun for your farm!
6:00 – Potluck & Mix/Mingle
SPEAKERS: Ryan an Alex run Tamarack Farms near Erickson, MB. They raise a diverse range of plants and animals, including quinoa and other grains, pastured heritage pigs, native grasses and forbs, and hay. They direct market their products across the province and have experience working with retail.
MINI-MARKET: Have farm products for sale or to trade? We’ll set up some tables for you to share what you grow. Find some great Xmas gifts or fill your fridge and freezer.
BRING:
a dish to share at the potluck and tools to eat with
water bottle, coffee cup
notebook
items to trade or for sale for the mini-market
10 .ppt slides with photos of your farm if you want to share in the farmer slide show
SHARE: Planning on joining us? Please invite your friends and share the Facebook event.
EVENT CONTACT: Dana Penrice – alberta@youngagrarians.org | 780-914-6282 and Sara Yagelniski – groundtogut@gmail.com
FAQ:
I’m not sure if I’m a Young Agrarian, is this event for me? Yes! This event is for anyone of any age and any stage interested in food and farming. Our events are for anyone involved in growing the next generation of farmers. Whether you are just starting out, thinking about a career change, looking for someone to come and work with you on your land, this event is for you!!!
Are children welcome? Children are welcome but please leave furry friends at home.