The Alberta Region of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program were pleased to have the Alberta Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson in attendance. They were also proud to showcase two diverse and impressive operations at the 2024 Regional Event. The nominees recognized were:
Daniel & Barry Doerksen – Gemstone Cattle Company/Gemstone Grassfed Beef -Gem
Lee & Lisa Simanton- Crestomere Holsteins-Crestomere
Past President of the National OYF board, Steve Cooper’s comment on the event was, “Alberta OYF did an amazing job with this event. Collaboration with Olds College, alumni representatives from every decade and 2 amazing nominees. An extremely memorable event.”
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ program is an annual competition to recognize farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the tremendous contribution of agriculture. Open to participants 18 to 39 years of age, making the majority of income from on-farm sources, participants are selected from seven regions across Canada, with two national winners chosen each year. The program is sponsored nationally by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, CIBC, John Deere, Bayer, Sollio Agriculture, Meridian Manufacturing and CN with media sponsors Glacier FarmMedia and WS and video sponsor, Bamboo Shoots. It is supported nationally by BDO.
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024 will be chosen at the National event in Lethbridge, Alberta from November 27-Dec 1, 2024.
Source : Oyfcanada