Friday, February 21, 2020

Paul De Jong wins beef environment award



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.”