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Jonah Grignon

Reporter

Jonah Grignon is a reporter with GFM based in Ottawa, where he covers federal politics in agriculture. Jonah graduated from Carleton University’s school of journalism in 2024 and started working full-time with GFM in Fall 2024, after starting as an intern in 2023. Jonah has written for publications like The Hill Times, Maisonneuve and Canada’s History. He has also created podcasts for Carleton’s student newspaper The Charlatan, Canada’s History and Farm Radio International in Ghana.

Stories by Jonah Grignon

Woman bends down to read the label on a jug of milk in a grocery store milk cooler.

News

Trade tensions boosted confidence in Canadian food system, report shows

By Jonah Grignon 7 hours ago

U.S. tariff threats have boosted Canadians’ view of the nation’s food system according to the 2025 public trust report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Trust in Canadian farmers remains high but has been eclipsed by trust in scientists.

Tim May speaks at the virtual CASA conference Oct. 9

News

How stories promote farm safety

Personal anecdotes can sometimes go farther than facts and data, say CASA guest speakers

By Jonah Grignon 2 days ago

Speakers at CASA online conference explain how personal stories can be more valuable than statistics in communicating importance of farm safety

Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, to discuss bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation and trade ties between the two countries. Photo: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press

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New opportunities for Canadian goods in Mexico

By Jonah Grignon 5 days ago

Agriculture minister’s trip to Mexico sees promotion of Canadian goods like beef and canola, with potential for more partnerships in the future

Kristin Hoffman speaks at the 2025 CASA online conference

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Tips for staying safe this harvest season

Tips for equipment safety during harvest

By Jonah Grignon October 22, 2025

Kristin Hoffman of WSPS explains measures for increased farm safety around harvest season

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Exploring Harvest Safety

By Jonah Grignon October 22, 2025

Kristin Hoffman of WSPS explains measures for increased farm safety around harvest season

(left to right) Leah Olson, Edward Greenspon and Andrea Johnston speak on a panel at the CAPI conference in Ottawa Oct. 1. Photo by Jonah Grignon

News

Is Canadian agriculture ready to pivot?

Environment, economics and geopolitics have made the agriculture landscape less predictable, say panellists

By Jonah Grignon October 15, 2025

Guests and speakers at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute’s 2025 conference say Canadian agriculture is at a turning point due to unpredictable factors.