“While many people may be surprised by our acquisition during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farms.com believes that the strength and resilience of the farming and rural community will be proven once again” says Farms.com President & CEO Graham Dyer. “We know that small farms account for over half of all farms in Canada, and research shows their numbers have been growing. We believe that the needs of this market will continue to grow, and we are delighted to have the award-winning Small Farm Canada magazine join our editorial portfolio.”
“We are delighted to have found such a well-respected home for our publications," says Small Farm Canada editor and founding partner Tom Henry. "Farms.com shares our commitment to editorial quality, and has the resources to take the magazines to the next level, so we see it as a positive step for our readers and our advertisers."
Henry, along with business partners Peter Chettleburgh and Violaine Mitchell, launched Small Farm Canada in 2004 and Service Truck in 2013. The partners are retiring from publishing.
Small Farm Canada and Service Truck will join other strong media assets in the Farms.com network, which includes magazines: Better Farming, Better Farming Prairies, Better Pork, Ag Buyer's Guide, and US Farmer; as well as Agriville.com and the 15 state Ag Connections websites.