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.
Sponsored By
KeyMac Motorsports
Supported By
M & R Feeds and Farm Supply
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Growing Up on the Farm: Homestead de Vries - powered by Kubota
Klaas and Johanna de Vries made the move from the Netherlands to Canada and the Ottawa Valley in hopes of finding the space and opportunity required to set up a farm of their own, establishing their homestead dairy operation along South McNaughton Road just outside of Renfrew in 2022. Now producing close to 40,000 litr...
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Growing Up On The farm: Mike McBride - Powered by Kubota
Although farming was not Mike's first vocation, he says that tinkering with machinery and bringing in the hay are two of his passions in life. While he sometimes wonders why he does what he does, it doesnt take long to see the fruits of his labour and all questions are answered. I thank Mike McBride for taking the time...
Aug 04, 2026
Growing Up on the Farm: Valley Veggies - Powered by Kubota
Alex Maves is a first-generation farmer, who got his start growing vegetables for his friends and neighbours. After realizing this could become a way to make a living and to leave behind his career as a full-time trucker, he began to expand, growing Valley Veggies into the business it is today. Valley Veggies' wares ar...
Jul 28, 2026
Growing Up on the Farm: Red Gables Farm - Powered by Kubota
Red Gables Farm was founded in Pembroke just recently, providing high-quality, locally-raised chickens to people in and around the Ottawa Valley. Owner Andrew McLeese says he and his wife grew up in Beachburg, bought a 2-acre farm in 2022, renovated it and began operating it as a business last year. Since then, custome...
Jul 21, 2026
Growing Up On The Farm: M&R Feeds and Farm Supply - Powered By Kubota
Liam Clifford is not a farmer, yet he probably knows as much if not more about what farmers need than anyone around. A second generation business man, Clifford understands what farmers go through and sometime know what they need before the customer does. Special thanks to Liam for taking the time to share with us. (Wri...
Jul 14, 2026