Paul De Jong of Charlton Angus Cattle Company is this year’s winner
of the RBC Royal Bank Environmental Stewardship Award.
It was presented during the annual meeting of Beef Farmers of
Ontario.
He runs an 150-head cow-calf herd on fenced and frequently
rotated pastures that also produce hay.
He has had a long-standing Environmental Farm Plan, pays attention
to wildlife, keeps his herd out of forests and waterways, and keeps up with new
ideas.
“Factors leading to improved management changes include
continued education of all sorts, such as meetings, courses, conferences and
annual industry meetings,” he said.
“I will continue to educate myself and host farm tours whenever
possible.”
