Growing Change Initiative
The next generation of growers carries the hope of a more ecological and nourishing food system.
An initiative by the Market Gardener Institute and Growers & Co.
Our mission
Growing Change: cultivating food resilience
We identify and support ecological market gardeners to transform precarious projects into viable, lasting organic farms. Through cutting-edge knowledge transfer, soil regeneration, and operational efficiency, we create pockets of food resilience across Canada.
How we support ecological farming changemakers
A comprehensive program built on three pillars
01
Knowledge transfer
Full access to the Market Gardener Masterclass and personalized field mentorship with experts in biointensive agriculture.
02
Financial and material support
A direct grant, a specialized Growers & Co. tool set, and a Tessier caterpillar tunnel to get through the critical first seasons.
03
Educational outreach
Production of farm documentary portraits and educational video content to inspire the next generation of growers.
True change comes from farmer-led, community-based, boots-on-the-ground innovators.Jean-Martin Fortier
Co-founder, Market Gardener Institute
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Ready to join the next cohort?
Each year, our program has the privilege of supporting several growers. Selected by our partners, recipients receive tools and equipment, knowledge transfer, and financial support.
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Changing the world is within our reach.
Together, we can do it, one small farm at a time.
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