Young and Beginning Farmers

Message from Minister Ritz

Young and beginning farmers (YBF) face specific challenges such as access to capital, access to farm assets, and high debt levels. Nevertheless, young people continue to enter the sector with an energetic entrepreneurial spirit, respect for the environment, innovative ideas and new ways of doing business. The YBF section contains a wide range of information that young and beginning farmers will find useful. Be it exploring farming as a potential career or accessing funding opportunities to develop your farm, you will find the information here. This is your one-stop business information site on farming.

So bookmark this page and come back often for regular updates!

• Engaging Young and Beginning Farmers
  Learn more about the Government of Canada's commitment to engaging with young farmers, agricultural students, agricultural academics, and industry representatives to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of farmers.
  
  
• Farming Today
  Want to learn about today's agriculture industry? Get inspired with these interesting facts and success stories!
  
  
• Getting Established
  Whether you are in the planning or developing phase of your project, there are programs for you.
  
  
• Managing Your Farm
  For the every day management of business, there are several topics that could interest the entrepreneur in you.
  
  
• Participating in Your Community
  Connect with others in your community. Share your experiences and ideas; learn from like-minded farmers!
  
  
• Resources
  Other organizations, programs, and resources are here to help you manage your farm.