CFF Farm & Food Tour 2025

Canadian Food Focus is a gathering place to tell our Canadian food and farming stories. We will explore how food is grown and raised, share recipes and provide useful advice to help you make confident food choices.

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is a coalition linking thousands of livestock, crop and horticulture producers, government, individuals and businesses with a common goal to help people understand food and farming. Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan believes that getting to know farmers and ranchers is getting to know food.

Dorothy is a passionate advocate of Canadian food and farming. She holds degrees in home economics and education from the University of Saskatchewan, leveraging her background to promote greater consumer understanding of Canadian food and farming, as well as fostering positive relationships between consumers and farmers.

For over 25 years, Dorothy has organized farm tours for food influencers, such as dietitians, journalists, chefs, and food writers. These tours, which began with Canola Camp in Saskatchewan, have expanded across the country.

Dorothy has also been instrumental in developing a range of agrifood marketing strategies, including CanolaInfo, Saskatchewan Bounty, HealthyFlax, Spread the Mustard, Pick Pork, and the Saskatchewan component of the International Year of the Pulse campaign. In addition to her marketing work, Dorothy served as the Executive Director of Cuisine Canada and the Greenhouse Growers of Saskatchewan. She has written a food column for The Western Producer, edited the Growing Saskatchewan magazine, and co-authored the Discover the Pulse Potential cookbook.  

Dorothy believes that food is a powerful connector and the most intimate way that consumers come to understand agriculture. As the Managing Director of Canadian Food Focus with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, she spearheads Canadian Food Focus, a public trust initiative and marketing strategy that includes a consumer-friendly website. This project won a national Canadian AgriFood Marketers Alliance Award for Best Website Directed at the Public in 2022. Currently, Dorothy co-chairs the National Consumer Engagement Working Group for AAFC. In 2023, Dorothy was inducted into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame.  

Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000 and a Masters of Business Administration in Agriculture from the University of Guelph in 2002.

After completing his master’s degree, Clinton conducted research and taught at the Universidad de Guadalajara, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Following his interest in the livestock industry, Clinton worked with the Western Beef Development Centre as a Beef Economist. He then accepted an Economic Fellowship position with the National Farmers Union in Washington, DC working on trade-related aspects of policy development for American farmers and ranchers. This experience allowed him to become the Director of Trade Policy for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in Ottawa.

In 2007, Clinton and his wife Laura moved to Saskatoon where he became the Chief Executive Officer for the Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Hatching Egg Producers. In 2016, Clinton accepted the role of Executive Director with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan to promote farming, ranching and agri-food to consumers.

Clinton understands the value of increasing public trust in agriculture and actively promotes engagement between the agriculture industry and consumers. Clinton, Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn, continue to be active partners on their family grain farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma.

Penny Eaton is a farm girl turned communications specialist who works to answer consumer questions about farming and food production. At Canadian Food Focus, Penny manages stakeholder relations, coordinates communications projects and oversees funding requests and reporting.

Before joining FFC SK, Penny established her own consulting firm, providing writing and communications services to a wide base of clients. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Saskatchewan and is originally from a farm near Rosetown, Saskatchewan. She’s a proud Riders fan and probably takes Halloween a little too seriously.

Angela grew up on a mixed grain and beef cattle farm near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Throughout her career, she has worked with several agriculture groups such as CanolaInfo, SaskMustard, HealthyFlax, Sask Pork, and SaskTurkey on their social media and communications programming. Currently, she is our Communications Manager for Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan as well as for our national program, Canadian Food Focus.

Angela, her husband Andrew and their two daughters Molly and Claire, live and work on their multigenerational mixed grain farm near Lloydminster. They are also active in their local 4-H Beef Club.

Pamela MacDonald lived on a mixed farm in Saskatchewan as a young child and has fond memories of being on the farm. Her love of the outdoors started on the farm and led her to study Environmental Sciences in college. Although she currently lives outside of Saskatoon, over the years she has lived in small towns across Saskatchewan and has many family members that farm throughout the province.

Pamela is the Project Coordinator for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan, providing support and guidance to the Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan staff. She has over 15 years of experience in the swine industry working both in the barn and in the office as well as working for a swine veterinarian practice.

Pamela is married, with two grown sons and enjoys spending time with friends and family at the lake. She loves gardening, landscaping, hiking and long walks with her dog.

Originally from the Red Rock Indian Band reserve, located 45 minutes north of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Brad Belisle has built a diverse career rooted in education, athletics, and cultural connection. He earned a hockey scholarship to Bemidji State University in Minnesota, where he completed a degree in Secondary Education.
Following his time as a professional hockey player in Europe, Brad transitioned into teaching before joining Wanuskewin’s Education Department. His focus is on land-based learning and Treaty Education, guiding students and visitors through meaningful, experiential learning on-site.
Brad is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for learning and sharing Indigenous culture with those who may be experiencing it for the first time. His work reflects a deep commitment to education, cultural awareness, and the power of connecting people to place.

Kelly is a registered dietitian who connects food and nutrition professionals with agriculturalists to create advocates of agriculture. She manages Bayer’s Nutrition Expert Network of dietitians who promote the science behind tools that enable a sustainable food supply. She also manages global partnerships for science and nutrition.

Kelly completed her undergraduate studies at Southeast Missouri State University. After graduating, she went on to complete her dietetic internship and master’s degree at St. Louis University. Kelly’s background includes one-on-one counseling in an out- patient setting, nutrition education and school food service. Her enthusiasm for agriculture grew while she was a nutrition educator with St. Louis District Dairy Council, where she worked alongside dairy farmers and taught consumers about the benefits of dairy. Kelly’s passion continued to grow while supporting child nutrition through school meals at a local school district. She directed the school district’s farm-to-school program and educated students and members of the community about where food comes from, how food is grown and the importance of eating more fruit and vegetables. Kelly and her husband live in St. Louis with their son and daughter. She enjoys cooking, spending time outside or taking advantage of all the great things the city has to offer! You can find her on LinkedIn @KellyBristow MS,RDN, LD and Instagram @kbristowrd.

Frank is the creative person behind ChickenSask on the Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan social media platforms. Frank loves food and helping farmers in the #digitalage. Frank has more than 5 years’ experience in content creation and as a Social Media Manager. Frank works as the Marketing Operations Manager and the Producer Programs Manger for the Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan.

Frank has a degree Hotel and Restaurant Management with specialization in Culinary Arts. Prior to joining CFS, he worked in the aviation and hotel industry.

Frank gets his creative ideas from exploring Saskatchewan. He is a travelling man and loves to explore new places and experience the beauty, food, and people of different places and cultures.

Ken Engele is the Manager of Information Services at the Prairie Swine Centre. He focuses on bringing research results to the Canadian pork industry and communicating to others about pig production in western Canada. Ken has spent 20 years in the Canadian pork industry in the areas of research and commercial production. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and continues to operate a grain and beef operation with his family near Carmel, Saskatchewan.
The Prairie Swine Centre is a non-profit swine research organization with the goal of improving animal welfare, environmental outcomes, and economic efficiencies throughout Canada’s hog industry. Affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan, the Prairie Swine Centre studies nutrition, engineering, and swine behaviour. I

As Director of Marketing & Communications with Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), Amber strategically oversees and leads SPG’s grower communications team, communicating SPG’s value and outcomes to growers and other stakeholders. She also actively leads market development efforts to increase the awareness of lentils in the U.S. across the non-commercial and commercial foodservice industries working with chefs, culinary innovators, and industry experts. Amber sits on the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative Advisory Council and Canadian Food Focus National Advisory Council. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from the University of Saskatchewan and has a diverse array of experience working in agriculture, hospitality, tourism, and hotel industries.

Although Claire grew up in urban Saskatchewan she has always been fascinated with agriculture and food production, this led to her obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan in 2023. Claire has since worked to gain practical knowledge of the agriculture industry with a focus on livestock production. She spent time gaining experience in swine production, grazing management and beef cattle nutrition.

In the spring of 2025 Claire stepped into her current role as a Public Trust Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. In this role she collaborates with agriculture industry groups to bring the exciting story of Canadian agriculture to the public! She enjoys marrying her technical knowledge of agriculture with her passion for education and learning. Coming from an urban upbringing, Claire understands the importance of spreading clear and accurate information about the agriculture industry and food production.

Caitlin Leishman is a dedicated advocate for Canadian agriculture and plant science, with a passion for debunking misinformation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Carleton University and a master’s degree in communications from the University of Ottawa, bringing a robust background in health and science communications to her role.
Relatively new to the agriculture industry, Caitlin’s career has primarily spanned marketing and communications in the software and real estate sectors. Despite her recent entry into agriculture, her previous academic experience in projects on combatting vaccine and nutrition misinformation has proven invaluable in her current role.
At CropLife Canada, Caitlin contributes to efforts to provide accurate, evidence-based information about the innovative practices in Canadian agriculture. Her work includes managing public relations initiatives, producing educational materials, and engaging with various stakeholders to promote a positive image of Canadian agriculture.
Caitlin believes that clear and truthful communication is essential in connecting consumers with the realities of agriculture. She continues to leverage her skills to support CropLife Canada’s mission and to advocate for the vital role of plant science in our food system.

Anthony and his family own and operate Nienhuis Family Farm located just west of Warman, SK. The family has been at that location just over 5 years, and they milk 110 cows in a newly-renovated, two-robot free-stall dairy. The Nienhuis family also tends about 500 acres with a mix of corn, oats and barley for the purpose of silage for their dairy cows.

Along with the dairy business, Anthony also owns and operates three retail lumberyards, an RTM housing company and a construction company mostly building larger agricultural operations throughout Saskatchewan.

Anthony and his wife Corien have six children that are involved in dairy 4-H and in helping out on the farm and the construction businesses.

Colin Peterson is an instructor and academic advisor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan. With a strong academic background in animal science and lifelong involvement in agriculture, he is dedicated to fostering student development and advancing agricultural education. Colin and his wife, Rachelle, both hold Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degrees with majors in Animal Science from the University of Saskatchewan. Together, they operate a mixed family farm near Dalmeny, Saskatchewan, with a focus on sustainable beef production and responsible land stewardship. The Peterson family shares a deep-rooted connection to the University of Saskatchewan, representing three generations of graduates from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Their son, Tyler, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Plant Science, while their daughter, Kaylyn, is studying Agribusiness.

Colin’s dual role as an educator and active farmer allows him to bring practical, real-world insights into the classroom, enriching the academic experience for his students.