Membership Benefits

 

This is a time of tremendous opportunity in the agriculture industry across Newfoundland and Labrador. Consumers are paying attention to where their food comes from and food security is a major issue. Various levels of government are trying to create conditions that will foster industry growth while identifying and removing roadblocks that constrain farmers. The work may be hard and the hours long, but the rewards are real and substantial. Farming is one of the few industries where you can literally watch your business grow.

 

With NL Young Farmers, you are part of a dynamic organization of like-minded people working together with shared concerns and common goals. If you have strong opinions about how we can grow a sustainable agricultural industry, mitigate climate change, and work toward food security, you will find a voice within NL Young Farmers. By becoming active in our organization, you can help shape the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's agriculture sector.

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If you are presently a farmer or imagine farming in your future, then it’s worth joining NL Young Farmers. There is strength in numbers. Joining NL Young Farmers will connect you with a wide variety of resources, training, and networking opportunities. Some of the opportunities we offer include:

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• Free or discounted workshops, webinars, and other training initiatives.

• Regular email updates about funding programs, upcoming agriculture events, training initiatives, and more. 

• A chance to attend local and out-of-province conferences and agriculture-related events.

• A Mentorship Program that matches new entrants with experienced farmers. 

• An annual free NL Young Farmers Leadership Summit.

• Networking opportunities with other young farmers, established producers, and other industry stakeholders.

• Brand and business awareness through NL Young Farmers' social media accounts, Fieldnotes newsletter, podcast, and Farm Walk video series.

• Potential profiles in the NL Federation of Agriculture's Agriview magazine.

• Connection with people to help you with business planning, marketing, accessing land, funding, financing, and more.

• Membership is FREE!