Growing Up On the Farm

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.

Building Legacy for 50 Years

Supported by

Grenville Mutual Insurance and James Purcell Insurance Brokers

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  Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture, presented by Grenville Mutual Insurance and James Purcell Insurance Brokers...also fueled by KUBOTA. Today we are profiling Carolin Turner. 

  Carolin grew up on her Family farm near Gananoque, where she became hooked. As a result she expanded her agriculture knowledge. She thought about teaching, but the farm called her back. She got her bachelor's of Science in Animal Science from the University of Guelph, which led her to Holstein Canada where she's worked for 31 years. 

  She's also got a hand in the family farm, and tells us there is another generation, a fourth of the Turners, to take over. Carolin is also proud to be an inspiration for the younger generation, especially young women looking to get into agriculture. 

  Listen to our complete conversation with Carolin below. 

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  Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture, fueled by KUBOTA. Today we are profiling Donnaville Holsteins in Lyn.

  Michael Shane says the dairy farm has been home to the Shane family since the 1960s when his grandfather started it. After he passed away in 1995, Michael says his father took it over and built it into what it is today with his wife and four boys by his side. Michael's passion for farming started right away during those early days of riding in the tractor with Mom and Dad. He says he's always loved the big equipment and milking cows. Now a husband and father in his own right, Michael credits farming for teaching him patience and hard work during challenges like weather. He adds that this summer has been particularly trying at times with how dry its been due to the extreme heat. Donnaville Holsteins dairy products are 100% Canadian, and can be found on grocery store shelves in Brockville and area.

  Listen to the full podcast below.

  Story by Harper Cotie

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  Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture, presented by Grenville Mutual Insurance and James Purcell Insurance Brokers...also fueled by KUBOTA. Today we are profiling Greaveston Farms and Holsteins in North Augusta.

  Ron Greaves is the second generation on the family farm after his father purchased the land back in 1946. It's a robotic dairy farm that crops around 850 acres of land and milks 135 cows. Ron works alongside his 45-year-old son and 21-year-old grandson on the farm and says farming is a great way to develop a strong work ethic right from a young age. Owning and operating a family farm comes with its challenges, and Ron says the biggest one is the weather. When the weather's bad, it puts everything behind, and when it's good, there's only a small window of time to get things done. Ron adds that farmers are sort of a decreasing breed, so the ones that are left in the area are aggressive and look towards future goals.

  Listen to the full podcast below.

  Story by Harper Cotie

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  Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture fueled by KUBOTA. Today we are profiling Shiptenackor Farms.

  
  Growing up on a local farm Nate Vandermeer was taught at a very young age by his father Gary, about a strong work ethic. He thanks his family and the farming business to this very day for teaching him things he has carried through not only his schooling, but also his efforts as a news reporter and other media endeavours. Vandermeer also spoke with us about his views on automation and new technology being used in a farming sectors. He says it's a great thing for technology such as cell phones and even drones, which help with growing crops and other things. New technology can also make it difficult for those, who are from the old school way, but he knows that will work out over time. 

  Listen to the full podcast below.

  (By: Tim Baltz)

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  Growing up on the Farm: McKenna Modler, Mount Airy Holsteins
  
  Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture, fueled by KUBOTA. We are profiling McKenna Modler and her family farm Mount Airy Holsteins in Lansdowne.

  McKenna Modler was like many in the region, growing up on the family farm helping with various chores and being around her family everyday.

  Modler says one of the most enjoyable parts about growing up with this lifestyle is that she got to see all of  her family members regularly, which meant a great deal to her. Modler also says working on their dairy farm is very hard work and involves many chores she does enjoy and some she would rather not participate in.

  Rock picking was her least favourite, which she jokingly adds that she still gets asked to do to this day by her dad, but knows its a job that needs to be done to protect the equipment.

  She sees the future of the business going more automated, which the farm has gone to recently with automated milking machines, that can be controlled through a phone app, giving her family quality time to spend with each other. With her experience, she encourages kids to help out on a local farm and put the phones and other electronics down and really enjoy what a local of family farm can teach you.

  To listen to the full interview click the link provided below.