Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Roy–Lea Farms Ltd., in Binbrook Ontario have been named Ontario’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers. The couple run a 2,000 acre cash crop, dairy, beef cattle and Clydesdale breeding operation.
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Spoelstras named Ontario’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers
Drew and Heather Spoelstra farm crops, dairy and beef cattle and raise Clydesdale horses
Canadian Dairy XPO 2026 spotlights innovation, draws thousands to Stratford
Day one was the busiest at CDX drawing many farmers and especially young people
Canadian Dairy XPO 2026 in Stratford featured top dairy innovations, expert insights and a major charity auction raising $383,000 for London Children’s Hospital Foundation
Calves for a Cause sale averages almost $7,000
Sale held in conjunction with Canadian Dairy Xpo raises funds for children’s hospital care
The Calves for a Cause 2026 sale raised funds for children’s health care in southern Ontario. It was held at the Canadian Dairy Xpo.
Show tips from a dairy judge
Young people at the Canadian Dairy Xpo heard about how a judge looks at a showmanship class
Young people at the Canadian Dairy Xpo heard about how a judge looks at a showmanship class.
Trade talk and more international flavour at Canadian Dairy Xpo
Producers and suppliers at Canadian Dairy XPO focus on expanding international partnerships ahead of CUSMA review
Canadian Dairy XPO highlights global growth opportunities as the industry navigates CUSMA reviews and strengthens European partnerships.
Canadian Dairy Xpo 2026 returns
The dairy trade show in Stratford, Ontario mixes community and business
The Canadian Dairy Xpo dairy trade show in Stratford, Ontario mixes community and business.
Lora’s Dairy Corner: Hello and watch for more dairy news coming soon
Dairy news, events and who is doing what in the industry
Lora Bender talks about the value she finds being part of the dairy industry.
Dairy, poultry payouts cut in Agriculture Canada reductions
According to the departmental plan for 2026-27,it intends to eliminate about 665 positions over the next three years
Agriculture Canada is cutting its annual budget and reducing staff, as part of austerity measures at the federal government and include cuts to dairy and poultry producer and processor payouts.
Udder health gets priority for top two farms in Lactanet’s 2025 ranking
The recent top managed herds contain a mix of all different management systems
Udder health gets priority for top two farms in Lactanet’s 2025 Best Managed Herds in Canada ranking.
Dairy farmers look to limit more loss of market
Americans concerned about tariff rate quota administration
Canadian dairy farmers have given up 18 per cent of the domestic market in recent trade deals and want the government to hold the line in a CUSMA review.