Title:
Growing the Next Generation of Farmers in Canada
Agreement Number:
ADP-PAD-1434
Agreement Value:
$253,330.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to support new entrants into the agriculture sector. Young Agrarians (YA) has a deep understanding of new and young farmers. Since 2012, it has developed a ‘Grow-a-Farmer’ strategy, and a suite of programs that provide access to land, business mentorship, on-farm training, e-learning, educational events, resources and referral networks. YA programs attract new entrants from diverse backgrounds to build leadership and capacity on the ground, while addressing labour market challenges, training needs, and providing business start-up supports.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The AgriDiversity Program strengthens the agriculture and agri-food sector by building its capacity through projects that:
-help Indigenous Peoples and members of other underrepresented and marginalized groups (URMG) develop leadership skills;
-build entrepreneurial capacity and business skills of URMG;
-facilitate the sharing of industry experience, best practices, and knowledge to help URMG manage transformation and adapt to changes in their business operations; and/or
-strengthen the sector by incorporating views from a greater diversity of sector players.
Location:
Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA V9T 6E8
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q1-00054
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
818595639
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Young Agrarians
Recipient's Legal Name:
Agrarians Foundation
Program:
AgriDiversity Program
Program Purpose:
The AgriDiversity Program (ADP) helps under-represented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture, including youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities, to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation.