Lewis Land & Stock
Cattle & Sheep Farm
Holstein, ON
Over 100 Years
Our Family Story
The Lewis name has been involved in agriculture in the South Grey county area for over 100 years. The original Lewis, James Lewis, took over his father-in-law’s farm in 1908 from John Brown who had farmed it since the Crown in 1852. The same farm is still being operated by the Lewis family. Lewis Land and Stock operates currently as a 6-generation family business.Â
Lewis Land and Stock has become a diversified partnership enterprise comprising Don & Sharon, Jay & Penny, Anson & Cathy together with the next generation of Blake & Elyse, Cory & Yasmeen, Will, Hailey & Connor and their 20 valued employees, Lewis Land and Stock runs the following entities:
- Cash cropping - Wheat, Rye, Oats, Beans, Canola, Sunflowers, Potatoes & Corn;
- Solar Farm pastured Ewe flock;
- Angus Beef Herd;
- Dairy Milking Cows;
- Trucking - for livestock, bulk commodities, and crop movement;
- Lamb and Beef feed lot;
- CJ Bucking Bulls - Rodeo Contractor for Performance in IPRA, PBR, IFR.
Lewis Land and Stock takes pride in the family heritage and generational values. We are excited to be lucky enough to support and sustain 3 current generations working together as a family to support the agriculture industry!
How Long Have You Been In Farming?
I personally have been farming since 1993 after graduating from University of Guelph. My family has been farming since 1908. Jay and Penny built lamb feedlot in 2000.
What Type Of Farm Do You Have?
- Cash cropping;Â
- Wheat, Rye, Oats, Beans, Canola, Sunflowers, Potatoes & Corn;
- Solar Farm pastured Ewe flock;
- Angus Beef Herd;
- Dairy Milking Cows;
- Trucking - for livestock, bulk commodities, and crop movement;
- Lamb and Beef feed lot;
- CJ Bucking Bulls - Rodeo Contractor for Performance in IPRA, PBR, IFR.
How Do You Approach Sustainability And Environmental Practices On Your Farm?
We run our ewe/lambing operation on solar pasture. We run our crop rotation using manure, and we run best practices with all of our livestock. We have an environmental farm plan to which we follow the policies and procedures.
What Challenges Do You Face In Your Farming Operation?
Farming crops & livestock on our family farm is the greatest opportunity. The biggest challenge is farm financials and generational family transitions.
