Which Farm School is right for you?
KPU Farm Schools consist of Tsawwassen First Nation and Richmond. Each offer a distinct 7-8 month program that provides students with a strong foundation in the principals and practices of regenerative farming. These programs focus on hands on, experiential learning alongside industry professionals, supported by classroom learning to prepare students for a career in the industry.
The Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School (TFNFS) is a partnership between KPU and the Tsawwassen First Nation and is an immersion into integrated vegetable and livestock farming. The program incorporates a diversity of topics centered around regenerative agriculture including an Indigenous food systems perspective. Our certified organic farm is both an educational and working farm that sells its products through various Vancouver Farmers Markets, restaurants and a 100+ member CSA produce box program - all of which is supplied with veggies grown by our students!
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Why Go to Farm School?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Incubator Program
If you want to take the next step in pursuing a career in farming after completing one of our farmer training programs, KPU Farm Schools offer an incubator program for graduates! Students can apply for their own plot of land at either farm school site to start their own farm businesses. Our incubator programs provide students with continued mentorship, access to land, shared equipment and tools, and community support from a network of regenerative farmers.
Student Success
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Kyle York
"My Brewing Diploma and time at KPU opened doors for me that weren't previously open."
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Iain Sutherland
"My time and what I learned in the KPU Brewing program gave me a fantastic base of knowledge that I am continuing to build on every day. I still refer to my notes from classes as a head brewer."
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Ted Fine
"My KPU Diploma helps in so many ways: brewing theory and science, business best practices, marketing and sales, people management. Since my work experience to this point was more actual brewing and less business focused, it really helps having schooling in the latter three points."
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Ashley Brooks
"The courses are very in-depth and they cover all aspects, from brewing in general to the science behind it and how to brew good beer. All of that has been extremely beneficial and definitely helped me get the head brewer position at Big Ridge when I first graduated."
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Tuition
Tuition will vary by course and program. Our tuition estimator will give you an approximate cost of the tuition for your favoured program.
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Fees
There are mandatory student fees that you are subject too. In addition to tuition and fees, there maybe other fees and program costs to consider.
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Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Student Awards and Financial Assistance provides information about student loans, grants, and other forms of financial aid offered by KPU and our external partners.
Our Faculty
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Ken Beattie
Ken is the Executive Director of the British Columbia Craft Brewers Guild, a Prud’homme Beer Specialist and a founding board member for the Canadian Craft Brewers Association. He brings decades of brewery management and sales experience from national brands.
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Dominic Bernard
Dominic has a Master of Science in Brewing and Distilling that he obtained with distinction from Heriot Watt University in Scotland, and has completed the Professional Development Program at SFU. He is also a member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas.
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Alek Egi
Alek has a Master of Science in Food Science; Bachelor of Engineering in Food Processing Technology; and was with the Canadian Malting Barley Technology Centre for 13 years with the last four as brewing manager. Alek focuses on the importance of science because of its capacity for inventiveness, creativity and quality control.
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Jon Howe
Jon has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UBC and shares his love of science and beer with students, teaching them the art of brewing and the importance of paying attention to the details when making beer. He’s also an award-winning brewer and instrumental in KPU winning multiple brewing awards.
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Derek Kindret
Derek holds diplomas in Brewing & Brewery Operations and Chemical Production & Power Engineering. He is an award-winning brewer, winning gold in the 2017 US Open College Beer Championship, and contributed to KPU winning multiple awards at the BC Beer Awards, including 2019 Brewery of the Year.
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Nancy More
Nancy has a degree in Chemistry and is the first female brewmaster in North America. She focused most of her career on supply and general management in the brewing industry and held senior management positions across Canada and around the world. Nancy is a champion for our students and inclusion in the industry.
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Martina Solano Bielen
Martina has a Master of Science in Microbiology from McGill and went on to study Brewing Microbiology at the Siebel Institute. She also completed her brewing diploma at the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. Martina loves teaching students about microbiology and the elements of beer that can’t be seen with the naked eye.
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Stan Wong
Stan brings his wealth of marketing experience working in senior management positions for two of the world’s most globally-successful companies; Nike and Labatt Breweries/AB-InBev. His business experience and knowledge make him a huge asset to the KPU Brewing program.