Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2024 to be honoured at the National Event in Lethbridge AB

(Lethbridge- November 6, 2024) – The Alberta Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) Region is preparing to host Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ National Event which will take place at the Sandman Signature Hotel Lethbridge, AB from Nov 27- Dec 1, 2024. Alberta’s OYF regional chair, Jinel Ference states, “Ag business is comparable to the peaks and valleys [...]

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2024 to be honoured at the National Event in Lethbridge AB2024-11-06T15:44:44+00:00

Atlantic Region names, Geena Luckett, of Luckett Vineyards at Wallbrook, Nova Scotia, as their 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer.

(Wolfville, NS - July 31, 2024) –Geena Luckett of Wallbrook NS was named Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024 at their regional event held in Antigonish, NS July 30-31. Like many in the agriculture industry, Geena Luckett’s connection to farming came through her family when her father became a fruit and vegetable producer to supply [...]

Atlantic Region names, Geena Luckett, of Luckett Vineyards at Wallbrook, Nova Scotia, as their 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer.2024-08-01T15:45:17+00:00

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2023 to be honoured at the National Event in Laval QC

(Laval- November 9, 2023) – The Quebec Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) Region is preparing to host Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ National Event which will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Laval QC from Nov 23-26,2023. Quebec OYF regional chair, Johanne Cameron states, “The crop of National Finalists 2023 proudly demonstrate that they have the [...]

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2023 to be honoured at the National Event in Laval QC2023-12-14T14:47:44+00:00

Atlantic Region names Marijke Oudshoorn & Willem van de Wetering of Morell PE, as their 2023 Outstanding Young Farmers

(Mill River, PE - July 27, 2023) – New potato producers Marijke Oudshoorn and Willem van de Wetering of Spud Isle Farms located at Morell PE were named Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2023 at the Atlantic Region’s Recognition Event held in Mill River PE July 16-18. Will and Marijke both grew up in Holland [...]

Atlantic Region names Marijke Oudshoorn & Willem van de Wetering of Morell PE, as their 2023 Outstanding Young Farmers2023-12-14T14:48:31+00:00

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2022 to be honoured at the National Event in Saskatoon.

(Saskatoon, SK- October 21, 2022) – The Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) Region is preparing to host Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ National Event which will take place at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, SK from Nov 23-27,2022. Saskatchewan OYF regional chair, Derek Axten states, “We hope you will enjoy the event as we share [...]

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2022 to be honoured at the National Event in Saskatoon.2022-10-21T23:17:00+00:00

Morgan and Karissa Smallman named Atlantic’s 2022 Outstanding Young Farmers

(Cardigan, PE  July 26, 2022)- Chip Stock Potato Producers, Morgan & Karissa Smallman, from J& J Farms Ltd of Alberton, PE were named Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2022. The winners were announced at the regional event held at Rodd Brudenell in Prince Edward Island July 21-22. Morgan considers being raised on his family farm [...]

Morgan and Karissa Smallman named Atlantic’s 2022 Outstanding Young Farmers2022-07-26T17:40:37+00:00

Phillip and Katie Keddy named Atlantic’s 2020 Outstanding Young Farmers

Charlottetown, PEI (March 6,2020)– After a weekend of interviews and presentations, the Atlantic alumni welcomed Phillip and Katie Keddy of Lakeville, NS as Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2020. The event was held in Prince Edward Island, February 21st in conjunction with the International Potato Expo and Farm Credit’s Regional Ignite Event. As partners in [...]

Phillip and Katie Keddy named Atlantic’s 2020 Outstanding Young Farmers2021-03-29T19:33:32+00:00

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Name 2019 Winners from Atlantic and Quebec

Fredericton, NB (Dec 8,2019) – Justin & Laura Rogers of Brae, PEI and Simon Michaud and Mylène Bourque of Kamouraska, QC were chosen as National Winners from seven regional farmers at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer(OYF) Program’s national event held last week in Fredericton, NB Justin & Laura Rogers are 7th generation farmers who operate Picturesque [...]

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Name 2019 Winners from Atlantic and Quebec2021-03-29T19:45:15+00:00

Justin & Laura Rogers named Atlantic’s 2019 Outstanding Young Farmers

Moncton, NB (March 13, 2019)– Alumni gathered to celebrate Justin & Laura Rogers of Picturesque Farms from Coleman, PEI as Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2019. The announcement was made at the Atlantic regional event held in conjunction with The Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show March 8-10. As owners of Picturesque Farms, Justin & Laura Rogers [...]

Justin & Laura Rogers named Atlantic’s 2019 Outstanding Young Farmers2021-03-29T20:19:48+00:00

Robert Anderson and Jill Ebbett, New Brunswick potato farmers, named Atlantic’s 2018 Outstanding Young Farmers

Truro, NS (Apr 21,2018)–Atlantic hospitality and comradery were on full display in Truro NS on April 12-14 as fifth generation potato farmers, Robert Anderson & Jill Ebbett of East Glassville, NB were named Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2018. Robert assumed management responsibilities of the farm in 2000 after returning from a year at college. [...]

Robert Anderson and Jill Ebbett, New Brunswick potato farmers, named Atlantic’s 2018 Outstanding Young Farmers2021-03-29T21:09:14+00:00