Growing Up On the Farm
From sunrise chores to sunset rides, growing up on the farm isn’t just a way of life
It’s the foundation of resilience, hard work, and family tradition.
“Growing Up On the Farm” celebrates the people raised among fields, fences, and four-wheel drives
where lessons come from dirt roads and dreams are built with calloused hands.
For 50 years, Kubota has been part of that story.
Supplying the tools that helped shape generations, and powering the legacy that continues to grow
one season, one family, one future at a time.
Join us as we share the stories, snapshots, and spirit of farm life
past, present, and proudly fueled by Kubota.
Sponsored By
Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture
Supported By
PTBO County Cattlemen Association
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GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Elmlodge Farms
Owen Elmhirst has known nothing but farm life, and has since taken that experience and knowledge to oversee Elmlodge Farms, a unique Polled Hereford operation just east of Peterborough. Raised working side-by-side with his family at Indian River Cattle Company, Elmhirst is now carrying forward a long and proud beef cat...
Aug 11, 2026
GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Anna Turnbull, Dragonfire Farm
For Anna Turnbull, life on the farm began with a simple fascination for horses. That passion has grown into Dragonfire Farm, a 100-acre equestrian facility where she trains horses and riders, coaches students of all ages and continues to build a dream rooted in hard work, family and community. Located in Roseneath, Dra...
Aug 04, 2026
GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Heritage Cattle Company in Norwood caters to a niche market looking for 100 percent grass-fed beef
Since turning their attention to being "a start-to-finish 100 percent grass-fed beef" farm in 2007, George MacDonald, and his sons Aaron and Ben, haven't looked back. Today, Heritage Cattle Company off Highway 7 prides itself on its finished product, which is raised free range without the use of any artificia...
Jul 28, 2026
GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Sustainable practices, quality are cornerstones of Carrot Top Organics' diverse and healthy products
Bordering the Ouse River east of Peterborough, Carrot Top Organics is Josh Blank's slice of heaven on earth, its rich soil having provided diverse and healthy local food since 2022. As a summer student in his 20s selling plants and seedlings at Toronto's Kensington Market, Blank started Carrot Top Organics, noting his ...
Jul 21, 2026
GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Jaemar Farms sees the Stillman brothers' lifelong connection to the family farm continue on
What was a cash crop operation is now a thriving dairy farm, thanks in no small part to the efforts of brothers Ian and Joel Stillman. Located off McGregor Bay Road near Keene, Jaemar Farms sees 36 cows milked twice daily, the result being 2,800 to 3,000 litres of milk produced every two days. Having grown up on the ge...
Jul 14, 2026