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CANADA'S FARM SHOW
Presented By Viterra
June 2022
OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS
Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program
is designed to recognize young farmers in the province
who exemplify excellence in their profession. During Canada’s Farm Show, our winner will be announced and will be
joining other national finalists from across Canada to compete for Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer event.
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2022 will be chosen at the national event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
from November 23 – 27, 2022.
2022 OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS NOMINEES
Garret and Jocelyn Poletz own and operate P Cross Ranch
Ltd located near Biggar Saskatchewan. In the last ten
years they have built a diverse cattle operation which
includes a 3000 head backgrounding feedlot, 500 head
cow-calf program and a salt and mineral business. They
rely heavily on corn production which gives them the
ability to feed large amounts of cattle on minimal acres.
They operate over 7000 acres with 3500 acres being
owned land. They have three daughters Haylee 7, Hannah
5 and Houstyn 3.
Both Garret and Jocelyn believe it’s critical to be
involved in the industry through networking and organiza-
tions. Garret is currently on the Saskatchewan Cattle
Feeders Association board and is the group’s representa-
tive to the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association. He
credits a big part of their success to the relationships they
have made in the industry. They are always looking to try
new ideas and are constantly “thinking outside of the
box”. Jocelyn is currently an agriculture and commercial
lender and since obtaining her Bachelor of Commerce
degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2009 has
spent her entire career working full time in the agriculture
sector. They are both extremely passionate about the
industry and strive to help others succeed by sharing their
extensive experience and knowledge.
GARRET AND JOCELYN POLETZ
P CROSS RANCH LTD., BIGGAR, SK