For new farmers, BC’s high farmland prices present a barrier to entry. For farmers reaching retirement age, leasing their land can provide income while supporting them to age in place.

The Young Agrarians Land Matching Program pairs new farmers looking for land to lease with landowners who want their land farmed. A Land Matcher support the process by tracking inquiries, making matches, drawing up legal land agreements, and providing information about regulations and resources. To date, Young Agrarians has heard from 500 interested farmers and landowners.

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