Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is very fortunate to have support from five key national partners – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Bayer, CIBC, John Deere Canada ULC and Sollio Agriculture . These partners provide vital resources to run our program, and we are grateful for their continued support. We would also like to recognize national support provided by BDO and Farm Management Canada.
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National Partners
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada is known for its excellence and innovation in agriculture. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is the federal government department that works to support a secure and prosperous future for Canada’s agricultural sector. AAFC works closely with the provinces and with other stakeholders, developing policies and programs to ensure our food system is safe, our environment is protected, and that we continue to show innovation in seizing new agriculture and agri-food opportunities in the twenty-first century.
AAFC is proud to support Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program in recognizing the achievements of a new generation of farmers. The program celebrates the successes of deserving individuals, highlights to Canadians the importance of farming in their nation’s economy, and encourages other hardworking young farmers across Canada to show innovation in their approaches and leadership in their industry. Like AAFC, the OYF program is committed to a bright future for farming in this country.
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Bayer
Bayer is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture.
Bayer is proud to be associated with Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers. Canadian agriculture needs business people of the calibre of OYF to lead the industry into the next century, recognizing that leadership enhances the image of agriculture in these times of challenges and change.
CIBC
CIBC Agriculture Services
We know agriculture clients need a bank that understands their unique business needs, including production cycles, market changes, and consumer demands. CIBC can help with information and advice backed by financial solutions customized to the specifics of agriculture businesses.
We have a strong tradition of supporting Canada’s farmers, with more than 150 years of agriculture experience. Let us put our experience to work for you! Whether you need a loan to buy equipment, expand your agriculture business or you want financial planning and investment advice, our experienced team of advisors can help you find the right solutions.
CIBC is proud to support Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers program, which recognizes some of the best young farmers across the country each year. CIBC is committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed and the winners of this competition are true entrepreneurs with a strong commitment to excellence.
John Deere
John Deere Canada ULC has been a National sponsor of the Outstanding Young Farmers Program since 1984.The program, which is designed to recognize farm couples that exemplify excellence in their profession is important to John Deere. We believe the future of agriculture in Canada is bright and, to keep it strong and growing, it is essential that young farmers are offered encouragement and recognition. The OYF program not only does that effectively but also provides a venue for farmers across the country, current nominees and alumni, to get to know one another socially and also trade best business practices. It’s a pleasure for us to be associated with such a great group of people.
John Deere Canada ULC is the world’s leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide
Sollio Agriculture
Sollio Agriculture, formally the agri-business division of La Coop fédérée, is the largest agri-food enterprise in Quebec and it is the 24th largest agri-food cooperative in the world. Sollio Agriculture represents more than 120,000 members, producers and consumers grouped into nearly 70 cooperatives with operations located across Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Its Mission: Rooted in the agricultural community and leveraging its collective strengths, Sollio Agriculture contributes to feeding the world by :
- Developing an integrated cooperative network that supplies professional grade products and services, owned and managed by member agricultural producers;
- Operating a network of complementary enterprises which are controlled by the members and affiliates and generate competitive profits, particularly in the hardware, energy, and meat processing sectors;
- Enabling member producers to be part of the democratic coordination of the value-added production chain in which they are involved;
- Encouraging cooperative education and by bringing cooperative values to life.
Canadian National Railway
CN takes pride in moving the North American economy in a global marketplace. Agricultural products and agri-food, like grain, pulses, fruits, vegetables and fertilizer, are some of the most important commodities we transport. Our temperature-controlled containers keep food cold and fresh en route. If you eat it or drink it, chances are CN moves it!
But CN is much more than an enabler of global trade. Our 26,000 employees are your neighbours in thousands of cities, towns and Aboriginal communities all along our 20,000-mile network. The CN spirit of giving back has long been a hallmark of our company culture. CN employees and retirees pull together for social, environmental and economic progress.
CN is committed to the future of Canada’s agricultural industry by supporting innovation and sustainability through action, education and research. By supporting Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers, CN is celebrating and recognizing excellence in Canadian agriculture and some of the top young producers in the country.
National Media Partners
WS
We’re accomplished in a wide range of categories: growers, producers, food, pharma, sports, entertainment, brands and more. It comes from an understanding of people; both the individual and the crowds we live in, and how to cut through the noise and engage. These services lay the all-important framework to make that connection.
Glacier FarmMedia
Glacier FarmMedia is the agricultural division of Glacier Media Inc., an information communications company focused on the provision of primary and essential information and related services through print, electronic and online media.
National Supporters
BDO
BDO has over 90 years of experience providing value-added assurance, accounting, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients across the country. BDO is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in Canada with our strengths firmly rooted in the communities we serve.
FARM MANAGEMENT CANADA
A national umbrella for Canadian farm business management activity, Farm Management Canada (FMC) is the only organization devoted exclusively to the development and delivery of advanced business management information, tools and resources to position Canada’s farmers for success. FMC partners with industry stakeholders including governments, public and private sector organizations, and farm and commodity associations to promote and foster the development of excellence in Canada’s agricultural sector.
We believe…the success of any farm enterprise, regardless of size, geography, or commodity is directly related to the farm business management skills and practices of the farm manager.
OYF also gratefully acknowledges support and sponsorship provided at a local level for events held in the seven OYF regions across Canada.