Energy, Mines and Resources

Agriculture

Button: notice to horse owners

Eating Local: The delicious truth of Yukoners' connection to local food

Captured Horses for Sale

Two horses captured near the Alaska Highway are currently being offered for sale by sealed bid. Sealed bids must be delivered in person to Poundskeeper Dan Sabo at 91211 Alaska Highway (Whitehorse Riding Stables) by closing date May 24, 2013, at 4 p.m. PDT.

Learn more and view photos of the horses >>>

New Agriculture Programming Announced

Following the signing of the Canada-Yukon Growing Forward 2 bilateral agreement, new programs are available to Yukon farmers in the areas of business risk management, business development, food safety training and development, marketing, research and the environment.

Read the news release >>>
Learn more about the new programs >>>

Commercial Agriculture Lots For Sale

The Agriculture Branch is currently offering one agriculture lot for sale:

  • lot 1059-2 (21 hectares) as part of the Haines Junction Agriculture Land Subdivision development

Prospective purchasers are required to submit a detailed Farm Development Business Plan for the lot applied for. Proposed projects will be evaluated by the Agriculture Branch with an offer of sale to the applicant who demonstrates the clearest understanding of developing a farm business.

Application for Lot 1059-2 is ongoing.

Application packages are available at the Agriculture Branch outlining eligibility criteria and requirements.

Contact Us:

Room 320,
Elijah Smith Building,
300 Main Street, Whitehorse

Phone: 867.667.5838
Toll Free: 1.800.661.0408 ext. 5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca