Land Linking Workshop in Kelowna, BC

Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. You may spark connections that will lead to matches, leases and so much more!

WHEN: Sunday October 27, 2024 • 2pm-5pm PDT

LOCATION: Syilx Territory. Okanagan Mission Community Hall, 4409 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 1W7

REGISTER: Please RSVP on Eventbrite.

SCHEDULE:
2-2:30: Intro to YA and B.C. Land Matching Program

2:30-3:45: Land Access Panel Discussion

3:45-5: Networking

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Before the workshop, you’ll get access to an online webinar that covers land access basics. Check out the video beforehand and bring your follow-up questions!

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About the Workshop

This Land Linking workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements.

You will learn the benefits of land sharing, how to assess land for farming, decision-making strategies for farm operations on leased land and tips for managing communication and relationships. There will also be ample time to network and speak directly with land seekers, landholders and your regional land matcher, Haley Schonhofer.

We encourage all landholders to join us, whether you have a well-developed vision for your land or have just started thinking about leasing. We also welcome all farmers and farmers-to-be, whether you grow fruits or veggies, raise livestock (or bees!) or have some other farming project in mind. We hope you’ll join us to spend the day meeting farmers and landholders in your region!

STAY IN TOUCH

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• We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting bclmp@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend.

Questions about this event, or about the B.C. Land Matching Program? Reach out to our BCLMP Coordinator, Dani, at bclmp@youngagrarians.org.