The Elkhorn Resort was bustling activity over the weekend, as two farm families competed for the title of Manitoba's Outstanding Young Farmer Of The Year.
The results are in, and this year's title winner is Four Oak Farms, run by Marcus and Paige Dueck!
We caught up with Paige Dueck to hear about the experience at the award ceremonies this weekend.
"There's a huge group of people involved with OYF that are really welcoming, really supportive, like-minded progressive farmers. It's a really awesome place to hang out for the weekend."
Both Marcus and Paige have a strong background in Agriculture.
Marcus was born and raised on his second-generation family farm; Paige worked on farms growing up.
Both graduated from the University of Manitoba with Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Animal Systems.
Marcus achieved his Professional Agrologists license and worked as a sales associate for Marc Hutlet Seeds Ltd. He is a member of the local fire department and currently sits on the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Advisory Committee.
The Dueck's operation has nearly 50 brown Swiss dairy cows as well as 785 acres where they grow corn, soybeans, and forages supplying both the dairy and cash crops.
Paige noted that they love what they do and take pride in how they do it. Sharing the farm's lifestyle with family, friends, and visitors gives them joy and educates others.
The next step for the duo is the national stage, bringing their Manitoban excellence to the Canadian Outstanding Young Farmer Awards.
To learn more about the Outstanding Young Farmer Program, and how to nominate a farmer, visit the OYF Canada Website for all the details.
