Energy, Mines, and Resources

2009 North of 60° Agriculture Conference & Banquet

Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7
High Country Inn, Whitehorse
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Growing Forward: Yukon Agricultural Programming GuideGrowing Forward: Yukon Agricultural Programming Guide

New Agriculture funding programs are now in place. Funding will be available from April 2009 to March 2013. Find out more >>>

Master Gardener Course - Register Now!

Over 230 Yukoners have taken this training since it began in 1997. Subjects covered include: plant botany and physiology, soils, outdoor and greenhouse gardening and pest control. The next course is scheduled for winter 2010 so be sure to register early! Find out more >>>

Yukon Agriculture

The total amount of land devoted to agriculture in the Yukon is approximately 13,500 hectares. Forty per cent of this land is cropland and another 20 per cent is under development for future agricultural use.

Most of the land used for agricultural purposes in the Yukon is located near the major communities. Seventy per cent of the Yukon's farms are located within 100 km of Whitehorse.

The Takhini Valley agricultural area west of Whitehorse is the largest agricultural area in the Yukon. Significant agricultural areas are also found near Dawson City, Watson Lake and Mayo.

We offer a range of programs and services in support of this budding industry.

Agriculture Branch

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