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.
Saskatchewan 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’ Saskatchewan award winners exemplify the ideals of our program click below.
Steven Malo is the fourth generation to live, and work, on their home farm near Wolseley, SK. With his father, he owns and operates Malo Farms Inc, which crops ~ 4000 acres. With his wife, Danielle, he also owns Wolf Creek Bison Co. Inc., where they raise ~ 50 cow calf pair, as well as […]
Marc and Cheryl are dedicated farmers located south of Raymore, where they manage a diverse and thriving operation. Together, they farm 5,000 acres, growing both conventional and organic crops, reflecting their commitment to sustainable and innovative agricultural practices. Their farm also includes a 45 cow/calf pair operation to maximize profits on marginal land. In addition […]
Brady was raised on a mixed grain and cattle farm in Consul, SK. After high school, Brady worked at John Deere in Swift Current, SK, and pursued his John Deere Agriculture Technician trade certificate through SIAST in Saskatoon, SK. After marrying Lindsay, Brady moved to Wymark, SK where he transitioned into the Hildebrand family 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.
(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 […]
(Regina, SK June 22, 2024) –Cyle & Erika Stewart of Morse were named Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024 at the Saskatchewan Region’s Recognition Event held in conjunction with Canada’s Farm Show at REALDistrict June 19-20. Cyle and Erika Stewart operate Pine Ranch where they run a commercial cow/calf operation and grass yearlings. They are […]
Saskatchewan Regional Event
Mar 18-20, 2025
OYF National Event
Nov 26-30,2025
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The COYF 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.
The Future of Agriculture Scholarship has been developed by the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers to promote aspiring students who are passionate about Agriculture. This scholarship will be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post secondary education in agriculture.
Award:
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually. One scholarship is awarded to an individual entering post secondary education from high school. The second scholarship is awarded to an individual who has already completed at least one year of post secondary study.
Eligibility:
Open to any individual in Saskatchewan pursuing post secondary education leading to a diploma or degree in agriculture.
How to Apply:
Each applicant will be required to fill out the following application form and forward it and the other requirements to the OYF Program Coordinator by February 01.
Elaine Pruim
Box 400 Osler, SK S0K 3A0
Procedure:
Applications must be submitted to the Program Coordinator by February 01.
Applications will be forwarded to the judging panel by the Program Coordinator with the personal information concealed to ensure applicants are judged anonymously.
The winners will be notified prior to our Regional event, held in the summer, and an official announcement and presentation will be made at our Regional event.
Payment will be made upon receipt of proof of acceptance to a post secondary institution in agricultural studies. The announcement will also be included in the June OYF Newsletter.