Join us at the Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Luncheon Banquet being held at a the Queensbury Center on June 23, in conjunction with the Canada's Farm Show in Regina. Sask Pork is a proud Gold Sponsor.

The Outstanding Young Farmers Program recognizes next-generation farmers who demonstrate excellence in their profession. The program is run by the Outstanding Young Farmers alumni. The nomination criteria includes:

• Individual, couple or managing partner/shareholder

• Makes majority of farm management decisions

• Derives a minimum of two-thirds gross revenue from farming

• Less than 40 years of age as of January 1, 2021

Judging is based on:

• Progress in agricultural career

• Environmental stewardship

• Production history

• Financial management practices

• Contributions to the wellbeing of the community, province and nation

• Financial Progress

Each year an honouree is selected to represent each of the seven regions across Canada. These seven honourees are then recognized for their achievements at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event. Each year one farming family is selected from each of the program’s seven Regional Recognition Events to represent their respective region at the National Recognition Event.

Watch the awards ceremony live on June 22nd at 7pm here: https://youngfarmers2021.ca