A highlight of the CFGA’s annual conference is the post-conference farm tours where registrants have the opportunity to visit farms for on-the-ground exposure to agriculture in the host province.

The post-conference tour in New Brunswick includes three stops at innovative family farms that showcase integrated crop and livestock systems, sustainable forage management and regionally adapted practices. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into how producers are using technology, rotational strategies and animal care to build resilient operations and improve soil health.

This year’s stops include:

G&C Culberson Inc. in Jacksonville

G&C Culberson Inc. is a family-owned farm that specializes in both potato and dairy production. The farm cultivates approximately 1,000 acres of potatoes, supplying major processors like McCain Foods for frozen fries and Old Dutch for potato chips. The Culbersons also milk around 110 Holstein cows in a free-stall barn equipped with two Lely Astronaut robotic milking systems. They are one of the few farms in New Brunswick to integrate livestock into its potato rotation, a practice that enhances soil health and sustainability through nutrient cycling and organic matter return.

Birds Hill Wagyu in Wilmot

A family-owned farm, Birds Hill Wagyu is Atlantic Canada’s only commercial producer of 100 per cent Fullblood Wagyu cattle. With a strong commitment to the heritage and well-being of their animals, the family focuses on exceptional quality and care, breeding and raising DNA parent-verified Fullblood Japanese Black Wagyu Cattle. The farm offers a unique opportunity to learn more about Wagyu cattle, responsible farming practices and the passion behind their premium beef. During the tour, registrants will enjoy a Wagyu sampling lunch with drinks.

Richard Culberson & Sons Inc in Rosedale

Richard Culberson & Sons Inc. is a seventh-generation family farm, specializing in processing potatoes and beef cattle. The farm’s diverse rotation of barley, winter wheat, red clover, Timothy and corn supports soil health and long-term productivity. Its 250-head beef operation, including cow-calf and feedlot systems, plays a vital role in the farm’s sustainability strategy, contributing manure for soil fertility and enabling a three-year crop rotation. This integrated model, where crops and cattle reinforce each other, is central to the Culbersons’ philosophy of stewardship and resilience.

Notes of interest

• Earn CEU credits: Conference attendees are eligible to earn Certified Education Units (CEUs), making this event not only informative but also a valuable opportunity for professional development. Whether you’re a producer, agronomist or extension specialist, participating in the conference sessions can contribute toward your continuing education requirements while deepening your expertise in forage and grassland innovation.
• Free book: Receive a FREE copy of Meyers Norris Penny’s (MNP) Danielle Walsh’s book A Practical Guide to Family Business Succession Planning.
• Win prizes: Registrants to the CFGA’s 2025 annual conference have an opportunity to win prizes generously donated by Gallagher Animal Management. Prizes include:
  • fence bolt/current metre and volt finder
  • digital volt metre
  • live fence indicator
  • lightening diverter

Registration closes this Friday

Don’t miss this year’s chance to deepen your understanding of integrated systems and build lasting relationships across Canada’s forage and grassland sectors. Register for next week’s CFGA Annual Conference now as registration closes on Friday, Nov. 14.