Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program (COYF) is a unique program designed to recognize farmers and farm couples who exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the tremendous contribution to agriculture. The program is open to farmers or couples who derive at least two-thirds of their income from farming operations.
Ontario is one of seven regions. Each region holds an event where local nominees are judged on specific criteria. All regional winners represent their areas at an annual national event where they compete to be named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers.
To read how this years’ Ontario award winners exemplify the ideals of our program click below.
Romy and Ryan Schill are co-owners of Circle R Livestock Ltd. / Revolution Wool Company, a livestock farm located in Wallenstein, Ontario. They are known for their breeding stock and wool production. Romy grew up on a dairy farm then completed a degree in Agricultural Science at the University of Guelph. Ryan grew up on […]
Matt Bergman and DJ Wassenaar are partners at Haybury Farms Inc. Headquartered in Jarvis, Ontario they have expanded into Algoma and work over 4,000 acres using many unconventional, innovative practices. Matt grew up on a dairy farm and started farming for himself at the age of 23 working an off-farm job and using his farm […]
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is designed to recognize young farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession. Eligible nominees must be farm operators between the ages of 18 and 39 who derive a minimum of two-thirds of their income from their farm operations. Each year one farming couple is selected from each of the program’s seven Regional Recognition Events to represent their respective region at the National Recognition Event.
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(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 […]
(Guelph ON- Aug 21, 2023) – Hog and cash crop producers, Stewart Skinner & Jessica Kelly, of Imani Farms Ltd at Listowel, ON, were named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2023 at the Ontario Region’s Recognition Event held Aug 17 at Thatcher Farms in Rockwood, ON. Stewart & Jessica met at the Ontario Pork Congress. […]
Ontario Regional Event
August 22,2024
OYF National Event
Nov 27-Dec 1, 2024
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The OYF Memorial Scholarships were established in memory of the late Martin Streef, president of Streef Produce Ltd., a family-run fresh fruit and vegetable business in Woodstock Ontario, to help future generations of Canadians pursue their passion for agriculture.
In 1996, Streef was recognized as both Ontario’s and Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer. He died in April 2008.
PLEASE NOTE that there are TWO Streef Memorial Scholarship Awards.
