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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

Natalie Ward of the California Department of Food and Agriculture speaks virtually at the AHC Forum in Ottawa. Photo by Jonah Grignon

News

Partnerships, communication key to disease management

Panelists at Animal Health Canada forum explain what they learned dealing with HPAI in dairy cattle

By Jonah Grignon 3 hours ago

Communication and strong, trusted partnerships are key to managing infectious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and HPAI.

Arlene Dickinson sits between two men on a stage while speaking in a panel discussion.

News

Arlene Dickinson says recent trip to Asia opened her eyes to new trade opportunities

Entrepreneur says Canada must support the agri-food sector

By Jonah Grignon 5 days ago

Arlene Dickinson says Canada must take up decades-old suggestions to support the agriculture and food sectors

News

Organic report highlights need for transition support

Government investments could boost sector to avoid overreliance on U.S. organic goods

By Jonah Grignon 5 days ago

Governments must invest in transition supports for organic farmers, says new research from the Canadian Organic Growers’ Organic Task Force.

Cassidy Klima speaks at the Animal Health Canada Forum in Ottawa. Photo: Jonah Grignon

Livestock, News

Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director

By Jonah Grignon September 23, 2025

Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.

Rob O'Connor, Canada's Outdoor Farm Show show director, is easy to find in a crowd with his quick smile, man-in-black attire and a love of discussing all things agriculture. Photo Diana Martin

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Strong engagement from farmers and politicians at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025

Show director says the 2025 show is the smoothest he’s ever seen

By Jonah Grignon September 19, 2025

A recap of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025, from Show Director Rob O’Connor

Peter Ruiter hosts regular tours of Blackrapids farm near Ottawa. Photo by Jonah Grignon

Barns, Dairy, Machinery, Milking equipment, News

Meeting government on the farm

Farmer, equipment representatives say it is important for government to meet them where they are

By Jonah Grignon September 12, 2025

Government employees gathered at Peter Reuter’s dairy farm just outside Ottawa to learn more about agricultural technology at a Demo Day hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Crops, News

OMAFA pit shows ins and outs of perennial crops

Economic and environmental benefits of switchgrass and miscanthus

By Jonah Grignon September 11, 2025

OMAFA displayed the benefits of perennial crops in a pit at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.

Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Trevor Jones opens the AgTech Breakfast at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2025

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AgTech Breakfast connects farmers with startups at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Companies presenting at breakfast event include land assessment tool, fertilizer robot

By Jonah Grignon September 11, 2025

AgTech Breakfast connects innovators with farmers at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.

Trevor Jones, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, foreground, and Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, spent time in the Innovation in Agriculture tent at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show and touring the site on Sept. 10, 2025, . The men said, despite trade issues, farmers on each side of the border share the same goal and concerns when it comes to raising food. Photo Diana Martin

Markets/Business, News

Political leaders find common ground at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025

Ontario agriculture minister, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture say long term solutions should be focus not short term upset

By Jonah Grignon September 10, 2025

Trevor Jones and Russell Redding discussed agriculture, trade, at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

LaSalle marketing co-ordinator and sales manager being interviewed at the 2025 Canada's outdoor farm show

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Innovation Award winner LaSalle Agri offers a more sustainable fertilizer

AgroBoost diverts waste and byproducts from landfills in ‘full circle’ approach

By Jonah Grignon September 10, 2025

AgroBoost fertilizer is an all-in-one fertilizer which uses by-products from cities to make fertilizers approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

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