S.H. Dayton John Deere Dealerships Acquired by Enns Brothers

Mar 16, 2023

Enns Brothers Ltd., and S.H. Dayton Ltd., both of Manitoba, have entered into an agreement where Enns Brothers will acquire 100% of the operating assets of S.H. Dayton Ltd., according to an article from Real Agriculture.

Enns Brothers is a John Deere dealer network with over 350 employees and agriculture equipment dealerships in eight Manitoba communities.

Founded in Newdale in 1961, S.H. Dayton Ltd. opened its Shoal Lake location in 1979. The dealership was purchased from Jim Dayton by Keith Martin, Peter Baydak, and Calvin Harrison in February 1994.

While Keith, Peter, and Cal have decided not to continue in their current roles, Enns Brothers says that Dale Martin and Craig Geekie, who have been with the organization for over 20 years, will take on the leadership of the Dayton branch.

Ray Bouchard, Enns Brothers president, says they are excited to have the knowledgeable S.H. Dayton Ltd. group join Enns Brothers.

Enns Brothers is on the Farm Equipment Dealer 100™ (a ranking of the top 100 North American farm equipment dealers — by number of locations, which provides information on total and ag stores, brands, geographies served, employees, history, executives and ownership/company profile information

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.