Highlights from Farmfair International

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Farmfair International was held in Edmonton, Alta., from November 9 to 12, with perhaps the largest prize money payout in North America (over $300,000). The quality of cattle did not disappoint.  Here are some highlights from the show results: 

Kayla Jones.

Salers Association of Canada awards scholarship to Kayla Jones

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Salers Association of Canada has awarded Kayla Jones of Tierra Sol Cattle Company the Farmfair Scholarship, a value of $1,600. Jones is studying animal health at the University of Alberta and plans to apply to vet school at the University of Calgary. After vet school, she is planning to open her own large animal […] Read more


Lee Wilson and DMM Maximus 18G, two-year-old Black Angus bull, owned by Miller Wilson Angus and Little Willow Creek of Bashaw, Alta. DMM Maximus was Supreme Champion Bull at 2021 Farmfair International.

On with the show

The new director of Edmonton’s Farmfair International looks to the future after the much-loved cattle show’s relaunch

When Leah Jones took the opportunity to lead the revitalization of one of Canada’s top livestock shows, she returned to an institution that played an earlier role in her impressive career. In addition to previously working as the agriculture director for Edmonton’s Northlands, Jones was a dedicated volunteer with the organization for many years and […] Read more

DMM Maximus 18G.

Farmfair International Supreme Champions

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to all the Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions and exhibitors at Farmfair International last month. The Supreme Champion Bull of Farmfair International 2021 was DMM Maximus 18G (see at top). Congratulations to Miller Wilson Angus and Little Willow Creek. The Supreme Champion Female of Farmfair International 2021 was BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507 PLD with […] Read more