Braden and Misty Drul of Oakburn photographed holding their Manitoba Outstanding Young Farmers for 2026 award at a banquet held March 14 at Elkhorn Resort. Photo: Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers

Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers built success through diversification

Oakburn couple launched equipment assembly and seed businesses to support multi-generational grain operation

Braden and Misty Drul of Oakburn, Man., earned Manitoba's Outstanding Young Farmers 2026 award for building a multi-generational operation through diversification. With land prices rising, they launched an equipment assembly business and Pioneer seed dealership to create revenue streams that support two families.

Younger male farmer crouches in a partially-harvested cornfield. Photo: Fotokostik/Getty Images Plus

Farm sustainability means farmer wellness too

University of Manitoba researchers want to talk farm succession, self-efficacy and community supports as part of agriculture wellness and sustainability study

University of Manitoba LEAP program wants to talk farm succession, self-efficacy and community supports as part of agriculture wellness and sustainability study.



Father and child walk across a vibrant green field on a sunny day, evoking feelings of connection, nature, and simplicity, surrounded by rural scenery perfect for family-themed concepts and peaceful environments.

The new spin on farm legacy

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planning?

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future of their farms in Western Canada. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planing?


Cattle being sold at the Gladstone Auction Mart in Gladstone, Manitoba, on October 28, 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

Manitoba beef weighs farmer futures

Cattle prices are good, but trade uncertainty and rising costs add some damper to the Manitoba beef sector’s celebration

Cattle prices are good, but trade uncertainty and rising costs add some damper to Manitoba beef farmers’ celebration looking into 2026.

(Left to right) Panelists Duane Thompson, Ross Walburger and Brooke Walburger, and moderator Kelly Sidoryk, talk farm succession at the Holistic Management Conference in Assiniboia, Sask., in February 2025.

Put the success in farm succession planning

Transitioning farm ownership to the next generation starts with sharing ideas and visions for the future of the farm: panellists

Farm succession planning starts with sharing ideas and visions for the future when the next generation of farmers takes over operation, holistic management panelists say.





Avoid the ‘family war’ on farm succession

Avoid the ‘family war’ on farm succession

Farm succession can get ugly; expert shares one tip he's seen keep tense talks on track

Farmers can take the teeth out of farm succession disputes by including a purposeful, formal family conference into the process, expert says.