Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program (COYF) is a unique program designed to recognize farmers and farm couples who exemplify excellence in their profession and promote the tremendous contribution to agriculture. The program is open to farmers or couples who derive at least two-thirds of their income from farming operations.
Saskatchewan is one of seven regions. Each region holds an event where local nominees are judged on specific criteria. All regional winners represent their areas at an annual national event where they compete to be named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers.
To read how this years’ Saskatchewan award winners exemplify the ideals of our program click below.
Lynch Farm Partnership is a 4th generation farm 12 000-acre cereal, oilseed and lentil farm based out of Osage, SK. It is jointly operated by Jordon and Dakota Lynch, Chansi and Patrick Bourke, and Keegan and Shelbi Lynch. The LFP team has been working hard on developing their farm through intensive succession business planning and […]
Cashe and Beau Stevenson are the up-and-coming generation farming alongside their father Jeff Stevenson and Grandpa Danny Stevenson at Hi-Lite Feedlot. The feedlot is built at the top of a hill and from Highway 41 you can see the lights in the sky line, hence the name Hi-Lite. The farm is located in North East […]
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is designed to recognize young farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession. Eligible nominees must be farm operators between the ages of 18 and 39 who derive a minimum of two-thirds of their income from their farm operations. Each year one farming couple is selected from each of the program’s seven Regional Recognition Events to represent their respective region at the National Recognition Event.
(Mar 21, 2026 – Regina, SK) Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers announced, siblings Jordon Lynch and Chansi Bourke, who farm at Osage SK as their regional winners, during the regional event held in conjunction with Canada’s Farm Show March 19, 2026. Jordon and Chansi will proudly represent Saskatchewan at the National Event in Vancouver BC in […]
(Toronto, ON Dec 1, 2025) Ryan and Romy Schill of Circle R Livestock Ltd & Revolution Wool Company located at Wallenstein, ON and Pierre Luc Barré & Virginie Bourque of La Ferme Yves Barré Inc located at St. Damase QC were chosen as National Winners from six regional farms at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) […]
Saskatchewan Regional Event
March 2027
COYF National Event
Nov 25-29,2026
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The COYF National Memorial Scholarships were established in memory of the late Martin Streef, president of Streef Produce Ltd., a family-run fresh fruit and vegetable business in Woodstock, Ontario, to help future generations of Canadians pursue their passion for agriculture.
In 1996, Streef was recognized as both Ontario’s and Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer. He died in April 2008.
The Future of Agriculture Scholarship, developed by the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers, supports and promotes aspiring students who are passionate about the agricultural industry. This scholarship is awarded annually to two (2) individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture.
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually:
Category 1: Awarded to an individual entering post-secondary education directly from high school.
Category 2: Awarded to an individual who has already completed at least one year of post-secondary study.
How to Apply:
Applicants must complete the official application form and submit it, along with all supporting requirements, to the Saskatchewan Program Coordinator by February 01.
Elaine Pruim, Saskatchewan OYF Program Coordinator
Box 400 Osler, SK S0K 3A0