Apprenticeship - I completed my 6 month (April - October) Apprenticeship through Young Agrarians in 2023 on a 1 acre cut flower farm.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Yes, I have financial projections for the first three years of operation.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Yes, I have my own capital to invest in the start-up cost of this farm.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - The next intake for the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program from the government of BC is in October 2025.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
In 2023, I was lucky enough to apprentice at Lady’s Hat Farm, which is Zone 3, Treaty 6 territory, near Castor, Alberta, as one of the 2023 cohort of Young Agrarians Apprentices.
My long-term goal is to operate an event venue where I can grow and provide all the flowers for weddings and events hosted on the property. My business partner, a fellow farmer and chef, would grow and cook the food for the events we hosted on-site.
I would like to start by growing flowers and vegetables, eventually scaling up to include a farm store and a workshop/learning space alongside the venue.
My goal is to create a sustainable and self-sufficient system that supports the health and well-being of the land, animals, people, and community using elements of permaculture, agroforestry, and holistic management. Ideally, the farm system would support a symbiotic relationship between the land, farm animals, community, and wild flora and fauna.
I propose to begin cultivating under 1 acre for cut flowers for 2026. I would like to grow annual and perennial flowers for bouquet subscriptions, weddings, and event florals.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
1 year to start
Ideal date to obtain land by
Winter / Spring 2026
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1-5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-2 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Yes, I would like the ability to expand to up to 3 acres of production.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Cooler for storage and greenhouse for seed starting. Small studio space for making bouquets
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need access to reliable water for seed starting and irrigation all season long
Need on-site housing
Yes - Housing on-site is a plus, but not a deal-breaker
Production type
Flower - A mix of perennials and annuals for cut flower production. No current focus crop.
