Don Norman

Don Norman

Associate Editor, Grainews

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Don Norman is an agricultural journalist based in Winnipeg and associate editor with Grainews. He began writing for the Manitoba Co-operator as a freelancer in 2018 and joined the editorial staff in 2022. Don brings more than 25 years of journalism experience, including nearly two decades as the owner and publisher of community newspapers in rural Manitoba and as senior editor at the trade publishing company Naylor Publications. Don holds a bachelor’s degree in International Development from the University of Winnipeg. He specializes in translating complex agricultural science and policy into clear, accessible reporting for Canadian farmers. His work regularly appears in Glacier FarmMedia publications.

Stories by Don Norman

Ontario led the national increase in farmland value in 2022.
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Canadian farmland values exceed expectations

Ontario leads the way in farmland value increases across the country

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Glacier FarmMedia – Ontario farmland prices led the nation with an average increase of 19.4 per cent, well above the Canadian average increase of 12.8 per cent. The data was […] Read more
“We have not yet seen the full impact of higher interest rates on the demand for farmland.” J.P. Gervais. Graphic: Farm Credit Canada
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Farmland values exceed expectations

Ontario leads the country with 19.4 per cent increase

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Average farmland prices were up 12.8 per cent in Canada in 2022, the largest increase seen since 2014 when the increase was 14.3 per cent. The increase follows gains of […] Read more