Soil Health Champion: Ben Loewith
Nov 27, 2025

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Meet Ben Loewith, a third-generation dairy farmer at Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd near Hamilton. Ben shares how prioritizing soil health, minimal tillage, and responsible manure management strengthens their crop resiliency and the long-term financial health of the farm.

The Loewith family also values community connection. Their on-farm store and weekly public tours give visitors a look at today’s modern dairy farm operations.

Want to learn more about how the adoption of BMPs is improving soil health across the Greater Golden Horseshoe?

 

Soil Health Champion: Ben Loewith

Soil Health Champion: Ben Loewith

Meet Ben Loewith, a third-generation dairy farmer at Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd near Hamilton. Ben shares how prioritizing soil health, minimal tillage, and responsible manure management strengthens their crop resiliency and the long-term financial health of the farm. The Loewith family also va... More
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