Agriculture is a passion for COYF nominees

Nov 25, 2022

Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers are gathering in Saskatoon this week for the National event.

The three-day event is being held in Saskatoon and includes a series of agriculture-related tours and a one-day conference.

The highlight of the event is the naming of this year's national winners when two of seven regional participants will walk away with the title.

The 2022 Outstanding Young Farmers for the prairie region include Manitoba's Richard and Kristy-Layne Carr of Marchand, Saskatchewan's
Cody Straza and Allison Squires and Alberta's Ben and Stephanie Campbell.

The couples are competing with other outstanding young producers from across the country for one of two titles as Canada's National Outstanding Young Farmers, that presentation takes place tonight in Saskatoon.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry, A Conversation with Daniel Rivest, President & CEO, Olymel

Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series welcomes Daniel Rivest, President & CEO of Olymel, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the future of Canadian pork, and the opportunities ahead for one of North America’s largest pork and poultry processors.

Rivest discusses his journey to the CEO role, his leadership philosophy, and his early priorities at Olymel. The conversation explores the company’s strategic direction, its relationships with producers, and how Olymel is positioning itself for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The discussion also tackles some of the biggest issues facing Canadian pork production today, including labor availability, global competition, animal health, trade and export markets, automation, and the growing potential of artificial intelligence throughout the food production system.

Topics include:

• Daniel Rivest’s path to becoming President & CEO of Olymel

• Olymel’s current position and strategic direction

• The outlook for Canadian pork production

• Building stronger relationships with producers

• Global trade and key export markets

• Automation, innovation and artificial intelligence

• Leadership lessons and opportunities for the next generation

The conversation concludes with a Fast Five, giving viewers a more personal look at Rivest’s leadership approach and his vision for Olymel’s future.