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Young Agrarians – Treat 6 Territory Prairies Mixer

Nov 9, 2023 | 11:39 AM

The first-ever Prairies Mixer is happening on Dec 2-3, 2023 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Calling all regenerative farmers, food growers, local food enthusiasts, and mixed-grass prairie advocates

Join us for a weekend of community building, knowledge sharing, and storytelling! This year’s theme is “Rooted, Grow Deep”, an ode to what remains of the mixed-grass prairie on the land we are farming on. This is an invitation to rediscover how vast and varied the grasslands used to be and find our individual connection to it in order to practice better stewardship and advocate for its conservation.

In the spirit of YA Mixers, this weekend is designed as a networking event and in particular, to build a strong and active community of new farmers in the prairies. It is a great opportunity to create transformative relationships among each other rooted in the common desire to steward the land by learning from one another and from Indigenous leaders in the spirit of reconciliation and relationship building. The mixer is open to everyone – whether you are 3 or 83, we love agrarians of all ages.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Dec 2-3, 2023

WHERE: Beaver Creek Camp in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Treaty Six Territory

REGISTER: Please register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

COST: Tickets are pay-what-you-can basis in the suggested range of $50-$250. These tickets include accommodation, food from Fresh Dish Catering, and education over the course of Saturday and Sunday. The funds raised from ticket sales are used to cover the costs of organizing and hosting the event. This pricing model is often used to make events more accessible to a wide range of attendees while also ensuring that the event’s expenses are covered. People can choose to pay within their means while still participating in the event’s offerings. It’s a flexible and inclusive approach to pricing that can help reach a broader audience and provide valuable experiences.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please let Lourdes know your needs at prairiesnetwork@youngagrarians.org.

PARTIAL POTLUCK DINNER: Dinner on Saturday will be a partial potluck- meaning we will have much of our meal cooked for us by our caterer, but any dishes that you can bring to share will augment the meal. Please bring a little card with a list of ingredients for your dish if possible.

ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is included in the ticket price.

CARPOOLING: If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please use this Google spreadsheet to connect with others.

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

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Please stay home if you have cold or flu-like symptoms, OR if you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19

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