Canadian Farm Writers' Federation

01/08/2025

Didn't get your early registration for CFWF 2025 done in time? We're giving you a few more days! Visit https://mfwba.ca/registration/

30/07/2025

Last call for early birds! Register by midnight Thursday, July 31 to qualify for early bird rates (and to be entered in the draw for a free Turkish hamam treatment for two from Ten Spa at the Fort Garry Hotel). Run, don't walk, to register at https://mfwba.ca/registration/

15/07/2025

In case you needed additional incentive!

Get that 2025 CFWF conference registration in early and you will be entered to win a Ten Spa at The Fort Garry Hotel treatment. Early bird deadline is July 31.

More information at https://mfwba.ca/cfwf-2025/

15/07/2025

Hey farm writers in Saskatoon- you have dinner plans tonight! The Saskatchewan Farm Writers have invited you to join them for dinner:

CFWF members who attending Ag in Motion in Saskatoon this year are welcome to join the SFWA for a meal on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM. We'll meet at the Fixin's Homestyle Eatery at the Travelodge - 106 Circle Drive West. No need to RSVP... just show up...

Have a great week everyone!

08/07/2025

Time is running out to get your entries in for the 2025 CFWF Awards. Deadline is Sunday, July 13. Enter today!

2024 Canadian Farm Writers’ and Broadcasters’ Awards   Entry Deadline is now closed. Eligibility Dates: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Awards Banquet: October 5, 2024 at the CFWF Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia Contact Us Managing Director: Della Oberhoffner 1.778.242.0285 or awards@c...

02/07/2025

Hello friends! Register today for CFWF 2025

📅 September 18–20, 2025
📍 Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Join us in friendly Manitoba, the historic hub of Prairie agriculture, as we explore this year’s theme: Learning from the Past, Growing for the Future.

Through tours and speakers, we’ll learn more about how this region continues to build the foundation for today’s, and tomorrow’s, agri-food industry. Our home base will be the century-old Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg, just steps away from the heart of the Canadian grain industry and major entertainment venues. Join us for networking, professional development and good times with great friends.

🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends July 31
🏨 Special hotel rates available until August 16

Register now and view the full agenda: https://mfwba.ca/cfwf-2025/

24/06/2025

Hey Farm Writer Family! The AGM has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 6 at 2pm ET. Watch your inboxes for more information and the meeting package closer to the date.

19/06/2025

UPDATE: Thanks for your patience. All links are live and working. Good luck everyone and get those entries in!

NOTICE: There's a technical glitch with the CFWF Awards entry forms on the CFWF website. We're working on it and will post an update once the entry forms are working properly. Thanks for your patience.

15/06/2025

Congratulations to Alberta Farm Writers' Association and Saskatchewan Farm Writers for putting on a great tour together!

Thanks once again to our hosts and sponsors of our 2025 farm writers tour. The and the Saskatchewan Farm Writers would like to thank our sponsors Alberta Grains, Medicine Hat College and the County of Newell. There is so much to see in your region.

14/06/2025

Quick reminder to anyone thinking of entering the IFAJ Star Prize - deadline is tomorrow June 15. Find all the details here:

Every journalist has a story they’re proud of; that one article, photo, or broadcast that truly made an impact. Now, it’s time to share it with the world. The IFAJ Star Prize 2025 is your chance to have your work recognized among the best agricultural journalism worldwide. Whether you bring stor

08/05/2025

Most of you know me as CFWF Sec-Treas. forever but I'm also publisher of our local newspaper, The Gleaner. We're looking for an Agri-Food Reporter to join the team for an exciting initiative to create a bi-weekly agri-food section in The Gleaner (print & website), and a “Farm & Food Show” podcast.

We are looking for someone with good writing, reporting and interpersonal skills; self-organized, well-versed in using digital tools and software, capable of working from home, on site (farms!) and as part of a team. Bilingual, knowledge of the agri-food sector and a good radio voice will be considered additional assets.

The candidate will work from home but must have a vehicle to travel to locations around the Chateauguay Valley (therefore located in proximity to south-west Quebec). This is a one-year contract position with a good possibility of renewal.

Please email your letter of application and CV by May 24, 2025 [email protected]

Thanks
Hugh Maynard

13/11/2024

Some of our veteran members may remember Jack Gilliland, who was a true friend of many agricultural organizations, including CFWF. Jack passed away earlier this week.

In his senior marketing position at John Deere, Jack supported many events and programs. CFWF Treasurer Hugh Maynard recalls that for several years, when Jack was in charge, sponsorship by John Deere for the opening reception at the annual CFWF conference was approved before we even asked.

On November 11th, 2024, we said good-bye to our much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, at the age of 87 years. Jack follows home Joan, his wife of over 64 years, who passed away in July of this year.