Evan Shout sits down with Jordan and Jen Lindgren of Norquay, Saskatchewan. Running a 13,000-acre grain farm with a pedigreed seed operation and retail chemical sales, the Lindgrens share their journey of diversification. They emphasize the importance of transparency, maintaining core family values, and fostering a community environment during their expansion. They also touch on proactive succession planning and balancing the business and lifestyle aspects of farming. Listen in for a candid dis
Hear more from the Lindgrens and their farm operation in part one of our three-part video series.
In part two of the summer series, learn more about Lindgren Farms and their goal setting practices.
In part three, hear more from Jordan and Jennifer about the decisions to expand to Lindgren Seeds.
Jennifer Lindgren, said every year she is surprised how many youngsters are unsure of things a farmer takes for granted.
Unlike most farmers, the Lindgrens’ marketing campaign puts their farm and their family right in the public spotlight. Can it possibly pay? And what’s it like behind the scenes?
Anyone who has operated or repaired farm machinery has probably asked themselves, at one time or another, “did some engineer really think this design was a good idea? If only they’d asked farmers …”
Lindgren Farns near Norquay hosted its annual Food Farm event, providing a hands-on educational experience for students from multiple area schools on June 5. The initiative aimed to foster an understanding of agriculture among young learners through interactive learning stations and animal interactions.
Each year at Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Saskatchewan’s newest Outstanding Young Farmers are chosen. This year’s honorees are Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren.
Students from around the Norquay area got a first-hand look at farm life, and its dangers, Wednesday at the Food Farm program at Lindgren Farms.
Jenn's interview all about the Spring Food Farm!
The day saw 125 kids from Grade 3 and 4 classes in Norquay, Kamsack, Sturgis and Preeceville visit the farm for some hands-on education regarding agriculture.
After winning the 2018 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer award in June, Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren and family attended the Outstanding Young Farmer Program National Recognition Event in Winnipeg from November 27 to December 2.
In what they described as “quite an honour”, Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren of Norquay were named the winners of the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer award on June 21 at the Western Canada Farm Progress Show in Regina.
Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren own and operate a grain and oilseed farm near Norquay, about an hour northeast of Yorkton.
While some industries are dominated by a few large companies, agriculture in Canada is still planted firmly on the family farm. Nowhere is that more evident than at the home of Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren, the 2018 winners of the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Award.
Farmer Panel: Most are gearing up for dry growing conditions with average yields
This year’s Outstanding Young Farmers are from Norquay, Saskatchewan.
Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren own and operate Lindgren Farms Ltd with their four children.
Over 100 children took a field trip to a farm near Norquay, Sask. to participate in a program called Food Farm. Food Farm aims to teach children about Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry. It has been hosted by Jennifer Lindgren and her family for five years.