First edition of Ag & Country published for Western Canada

Dec 03, 2024
By Denise Faguy
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

Annual directory to the products and services farmers rely on for farm and country living

Farms.com is pleased to share the inaugural edition of the Ag & Country Directory in Western Canada. The company has produced the Ag & Country Directory in Ontario for several years, and this year launched the Western Canadian version.

Farmers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario will all receive a copy of the magazine (when the Canada Post strike is over) – and for those who can’t wait, a digital version of each directory is also available.

Ag & Country Ontario: https://www.farms.com/rural-lifestyle-digital-edition/ag-and-country-life-ontario-rural-directory-2025/

Ag & Country West: https://www.farms.com/rural-lifestyle-digital-edition/ag-and-country-life-western-canada-rural-directory-2025/

“We are excited to introduce Ag & Country, our brand-new annual printed directory of agricultural products and services,” says publisher Paul Nolan about the Ag & Country West Directory. “This comprehensive resource is designed specifically for farmers in Western Canada and will be your go-to guide for finding top-tier suppliers and services for your operation throughout the year.”

Ag & Country West reaches more than 80,000 commercial producers across the prairies and B.C.

“At a hefty 108 pages, the Ag & Country Ontario Directory is packed with valuable contacts, resources, and industry insights to support a productive year ahead on your farm.”

Ag & Country Ontario is distributed to 55,000 farmers in Ontario.

The directories list every type of product or service a producer in Canada could need, from Agriculture Financial Services to Trailers and Welding & Cutting Technology.

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