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About
Jake Leguee is a third-generation grain farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada, where he farms with his family at Leguee Farms. The operation produces canola, durum wheat, lentils, flax, and other crops using innovative and sustainable farming practices. Jake is a recognized advocate for agriculture, serving in leadership roles with organizations including the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition. A member of the Global Farmer Network since 2017, he is a frequent speaker on agriculture, sustainability, innovation, and public policy, and writes the popular blog A Year in the Life of a Farmer to help bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. Jake volunteers as a board member for the Global Farmer Network. In November 2026, Jake joined the advisory committee for the Nutrien Digital Agricultural Knowledge Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Articles by Jake Leguee (27)
November 2, 2026
Does farming have a future?
Jake offers a thoughtful and ultimately optimistic perspective on the future of farming.
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How To Make A Difference
Jake Leguee farms in Saskatchewan, Canada, and is member of the Global Farmer Network. Jake maintains his own blog, where he regularly shares insights…
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The Man in the Arena
Jake Leguee, Saskatchewan, Canada is a member of the Global Farmer Network who blogs. Below is a short excerpt from his most recent post: There is one…
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When Policy Becomes a Farmer’s Biggest Threat
Jake Leguee, Saskatchewan, Canada is a member of the Global Farmer Network who blogs. Below is a short excerpt from his most recent post: It’s time fo…
Read article →February 27, 2025
Global Farmer Voices Episode 22: Jake Leguee
Jake Leguee from Saskatchewan, Canada, shares his insights and experiences in agriculture. This episode provides a personal look into the life on a fa…
Read article →January 7, 2025
Why The World Still Needs Superman, The Farmer
This blog post, titled Why The World Still Needs Superman, The Farmer , was written by GFN member Jake Leguee, Canada, and is reposted here with…
Read article →Complete publishing history— all 27 articles
- Canada-Sustainable FarmingApril 10, 2024
- Sustainable Agriculture Thrives When Farmers are Free to Choose How to FarmJuly 6, 2023
- The environmentally friendly farmer and the attack on modern agricultureJuly 7, 2022
- Canada-Seeding CanolaJuly 6, 2022
- Don't Tell Farmers How to Farm-Ask Them InsteadApril 20, 2022
- The Only Way Out Is ThroughMarch 3, 2022
- Time to rethink genetically modified wheat?January 7, 2022
- Being Grateful in a World of FearDecember 24, 2021
- Data & Technology Drive Decision Making ProcessOctober 19, 2021
- Sustainability through the generationsApril 6, 2021
- Perennial Wheat: The Holy Grail of Wheat ResearchDecember 3, 2020
- October 15, 2020
- Canada Farm Tour-Durum HarvestAugust 31, 2020
- Local Farmer To Share Experiences With International AudienceJuly 14, 2020
- Farmer Views: Open Dialogue Benefits EveryoneJune 25, 2019
- Viewpoint: Why We Can Feed 10 Billion People - and BeyondMay 2, 2019
- Video: Integrated Pest Management in Canola with Jake LegueeApril 9, 2019
- Video: The Dangers of 'Demonizing" Modern Agricultural ToolsOctober 9, 2018
- View from a Canadian Farmer: Does Glyphosate Cause Cancer?August 14, 2018
- A Farmer Reacts: Jake Leguee – CanadaMay 10, 2018
- So, What Do Canadian Farmers Do in the Winter?December 21, 2017
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