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Top Agriculture Journalists in Canada (2025)

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Geralyn Wichers

Agriculture journalist at The Western Producer, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Business
Environment

This Red River College-trained journalist provides essential coverage for Canada’s farming communities through The Western Producer and affiliated outlets. Her work sits at the intersection of:

  • Trade Policy Analysis: Tracking how international agreements affect local commodity prices
  • Sustainability Transitions: Documenting regenerative agriculture adoption challenges
  • Rural Infrastructure: Investigating the economic impacts of transportation bottlenecks

Pitching Insights

Successful story ideas often:

  • Connect federal carbon pricing mechanisms to specific farm budget changes
  • Highlight regional disparities in access to agricultural extension services
  • Use harvest data to explain shifts in rural demographic patterns

Recent recognition includes the 2024 Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Award for her tariff dispute coverage. Avoid pitches focused on agritech startups or non-policy related celebrity initiatives.

Glenda Luymes

Agriculture journalist at Vancouver Sun, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Climate
Environment

Glenda Luymes stands out as the Vancouver Sun’s foremost analyst of British Columbia’s evolving food systems and environmental policies. Based in the Fraser Valley, her reporting combines agricultural expertise with climate science literacy, making complex systemic challenges accessible to general audiences.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Agricultural Innovation Tracks greenhouse expansion, vertical farming trials, and supply chain localization efforts. Recent work examines tomato production scalability as a model for other crops.
  • Climate Resilience Documents flood/fire preparedness strategies and their impacts on food security. Notable for connecting micro-level farming practices to macro-level policy decisions.

Pitching Preferences

  • Seek: Data-rich case studies showing community-level impacts of provincial programs
  • Avoid

Achievements

  • 2024 Jack Webster Award Finalist (Business Reporting)
  • 2023 CAJ Climate Reporting Honoree
  • Regular contributor to UFV Food and Agriculture Institute research communications

Jackie Clark

Agriculture journalist at Milk Producer Magazine, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Business
Environment

Jackie Clark serves as a staff writer for Milk Producer Magazine, Canada's leading dairy industry publication. Her reporting focuses on:

  • Operational Sustainability: Breaking down environmental regulations into practical farm-level strategies
  • Market Analysis: Tracking domestic pricing models and international trade implications

Pitching Guidance

Effective pitches should:

  • Feature Canadian case studies with measurable outcomes
  • Address intersection of animal welfare and profitability

Notable Career Highlights:

Maintained continuous coverage of Canada's dairy quota system reforms since 2022

Julie Deering

Agriculture journalist at Germination, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Business
Environment

With 15 years documenting farming’s evolution, Julie Deering has become the go-to expert on sustainable crop production and international commodity markets. Her work for Germination and U.S. Soy reaches 600,000+ monthly readers across 38 countries.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Sustainable Practices: Tracks carbon farming adoption and regenerative techniques
  • Global Trade Dynamics: Analyzes how geopolitical shifts impact crop values
  • Innovation Adoption: Documents technology implementation from seed to harvest

Pitching Insights

  • Do: Lead with verifiable data on environmental impact metrics
  • Don’t: Pitch commodity price speculation or livestock-focused stories

Career Highlights

  • 2023 NAAJ Award Winner for trade analysis
  • USSEC Fellowship recipient for communications leadership
  • Consistently ranks among top 10 ag communicators

Karen Briere

Agriculture journalist at The Western Producer, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Environment
Business

Karen Briere is a agricultural journalist specializing in Canadian farming practices, environmental policy, and rural economic trends. Currently contributing to The Western Producer and Farmtario, her reporting equips farmers with practical insights while informing policymakers about grassroots challenges.

Pitching Priorities

  • Soil Health Initiatives: Prefers data-driven stories about regenerative farming techniques with proven yield improvements
  • Policy Analysis: Seeks expert commentary on legislation affecting grain markets or land use regulations
  • Labor Challenges: Interested in migrant worker programs and automation in livestock sectors

Notable for avoiding speculative tech trends, Briere’s work remains grounded in immediate, actionable solutions for Canadian producers. Her two-decade career reflects a commitment to amplifying farmer perspectives in national agricultural discourse.

Lisa Guenther

Agriculture journalist at Country Guide, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Media
Environment

As Senior Magazines Editor at Glacier FarmMedia, Lisa Guenther shapes agricultural coverage for Canada's primary sector publications. Her 20-year career trajectory demonstrates:

  • Beat Specialization: Focuses on policy impacts, rural economics, and environmental stewardship rather than commodity-specific reporting
  • Pitching Preferences: Seeks data-driven stories with human elements - avoid purely technical agronomy pitches
"The best agricultural journalism bridges the gap between research institutions and working landscapes" - Guenther in 2024 CFWF keynote

Contact: Through Country Guide profile for story inquiries related to sustainable food systems and rural community development.

Matt McIntosh

Agriculture journalist at Farmtario, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Environment
Science

Matt McIntosh is an award-winning agricultural journalist and sixth-generation farmer based in Essex County, Ontario. As a primary contributor to Farmtario and The Narwhal, he specializes in:

Core Coverage Areas

  • Climate-Smart Farming: Documenting practical adaptation strategies for Canadian growers
  • Environmental Policy: Analyzing legislation impacting agricultural sustainability
  • Soil Health Innovations: Profiling regenerative techniques with measurable yields

Pitching Priorities

"Bring me solutions that bridge ecological science and field-level practicality."

Recent accolades include the 2022 Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Award for environmental reporting and the 2023 Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Prize. His work directly informs provincial farming regulations while maintaining accessibility for family-scale operations.

Key Avoidances

  • Speculative agtech without peer-reviewed validation
  • Commodity market fluctuations
  • Large-scale industrial farming operations

Meagan Roy

Agriculture journalist at Canadian Hog Journal, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Environment
Education

This veteran reporter combines technical expertise with narrative flair to demystify farming innovations. Currently anchoring coverage at Canadian Hog Journal, her work spans:

  • Sustainable Practices: 42 articles on waste reduction since 2022
  • Tech Adoption: Profiles of 19 precision ag startups

Pitching Insights

Prioritize data-rich stories with clear farmer impact metrics. Avoid commodity market speculation pieces.

Melanie Epp

Agriculture journalist at The Poultry Site, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Animals
Food

Melanie Epp stands among North America’s foremost agricultural journalists, currently writing for The Poultry Site and The Pig Site. Her work consistently addresses three core areas:

Primary Focus Areas

  • Livestock Innovation: Tracking welfare technologies from in-ovo sexing to precision feeding systems
  • Supply Chain Analysis: Investigating transportation, storage, and distribution challenges
  • Disease Management: Documenting prevention strategies for ASF, HPAI, and other zoonotic threats

Pitching Recommendations

  • Lead with data: Epp prioritizes sources with verifiable production metrics or peer-reviewed research
  • Highlight scalability: Successful pitches often demonstrate practical applications for small and large operations
  • Emphasize sustainability: Solutions must balance economic viability with environmental responsibility

Recent recognitions include the 2023 Global Ag Media Contributor Award, cementing her status as a trusted voice in agricultural journalism.

Scott Garvey

Agriculture journalist at Grainews, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Tech
Automotive

As Senior Editor for Machinery & Equipment at Glacier FarmMedia, Scott Garvey has become the definitive voice on agricultural technology across Canada’s Prairies. His work in Grainews and affiliated publications reaches over 200,000 monthly readers seeking practical insights on equipment innovation.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Precision Agriculture: Specializes in AI-enabled systems with proven field results
  • Sustainable Machinery: Focuses on fuel efficiency and emission reduction technologies
  • Equipment Economics: Analyzes ROI timelines and maintenance cost impacts

Pitching Priorities

  • Third-party validated performance data
  • Canadian farmer case studies
  • Cross-commodity applicability
“The best innovations respect both the land and the ledger.”

Sheri Monk

Agriculture journalist at Canadian Hog Journal, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Environment
Animals

Sheri Monk is an award-winning journalist specializing in agriculture, environmental conservation, and wildlife biology. Based in Alberta, Canada, she currently writes for Canadian Hog Journal, where she investigates sustainable livestock practices and ecological stewardship. Her work bridges scientific rigor and narrative storytelling, making complex topics like invasive species management and methane reduction accessible to diverse audiences.

Pitching Insights

  • Seeking:
    • Data-Driven Conservation Stories: Prefers pitches with verifiable metrics, e.g., a 15% increase in pollinator diversity after adopting no-till farming.
    • Indigenous Land Management: Highlights initiatives like the Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation’s rattlesnake habitat program.
  • Avoid:
    • Urban-Centric Environmentalism: Rarely covers city-based climate projects unless tied to rural impacts.
    • Unsubstantiated Tech Claims: Skeptical of “miracle solutions” like unproven feed additives.

Monk’s reporting has been recognized by the Alberta Journalism Awards and Science Writers and Communicators of Canada. She holds a biology degree and advocates for science communication that respects both empirical evidence and traditional ecological knowledge.

Tom Van Dusen

Agriculture journalist at Ontario Farmer, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Politics
Media

For 45 years, Tom Van Dusen shaped how Canadians understand the intersection of policy and agriculture. His current work in Ontario Farmer continues his legacy of connecting parliamentary decisions to rural livelihoods.

Pitching Priorities

  • Policy Impact Analysis: Prefers data-driven stories showing legislation’s real-world effects on farming communities
  • Historical Parallels: Welcomes pitches comparing current events to 20th-century political milestones
“Good journalism fertilizes democracy like manure fertilizes crops—it’s messy but necessary.”

Treena Hein

Agriculture journalist at Grainews, Canada
Canada
Agriculture
Environment
Science

Treena Hein is an award-winning agricultural journalist currently writing for Grainews, where she covers biotechnology, sustainability, and farm policy. Based in Canada, her work bridges academic research and practical farming applications, with a focus on innovations that enhance productivity while addressing environmental challenges.

Pitching Insights

  • Focus Areas:
    • Biofertilizers: Hein seeks solutions validated through multi-year field trials.
    • Trade Policy: Pitch analysis of regulations affecting Canadian commodity exports.
  • Avoid:
    • Celebrity-driven agriculture campaigns
    • Urban farming trends without scalability

Achievements

  • 2023 STAR Prize from the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists
  • Regular contributor to 8+ international agricultural publications
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