Young and Beginning Farmers

Today's young farmers are tomorrow's farm business leaders. Developing the next generation of farmers is essential to the profitability and sustainability of agriculture.  There are a wide range of specialized tools and resources available to young farmers 18 to 39 years of age. 

Training and skill development

• Growing Competitiveness - Next Generation provides young farmers with assistance to help develop their individual skills and access targeted services from professional consultants.
• Young Farmer Crop Plan Credit (MASC) assists young and beginning farmers with the costs of AgriInsurance, while ensuring their crop production decisions are made based on sound research, analysis and their own cost of production.
  

Other resources

• Farm Credit Canada offers free events tailored for anyone involved with Canadian agriculture.
• Canadian Total Excellence in Agricultural Management-CTEAM (Agri-Food Management Excellence) can help develop and implement your own strategic and operations plans for your farm.

Leadership opportunities

• Young Farmers Conference is a two-day annual conference to bring together young farmers from across the province and learn about various farm management topics. It’s an opportunity to learn, connect with fellow producers and share experiences. The conference is hosted in co-operation with the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP).
  

Other resources:

• Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum (CYFF) leading young agriculture producers across Canada to provide support, encouragement and resources to promote agriculture.
• Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program provides a combination of formal and informal opportunities to learn from existing beef cattle industry leaders and other youth organizations undertaking mentorship opportunities. 
• Global Youth Ag-Summit brings young leaders from around the world together to discuss ideas, develop a vision and deliver action.
• KAP Young Farmers
  

Financing

• Young Farmers Rebate (MASC) provides young farmers with financial incentives, valuable training opportunities and customized terms and payment options.
  

Other resources:

• Farm Credit Canada

Contact 

Successfully managing and planning your business success starts with you. Contact your local Manitoba Agriculture Office for the support, advice and resources you need to make sound decisions for the continued success of your farm business.  If you have questions, email us and you will be forwarded to a farm enterprise management specialist.  

You can also follow us on Twitter at @MBGovAg for timely agriculture updates.