OLDS, ALBERTA, Canada (July 2, 2023)—The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) awarded its IFAJ Star Prize for Photography to Ontario-based Lorne McClinton of The Furrow. The award was announced at the IFAJ World Congress in Olds, Alberta, Canada on July 2, 2023.

McClinton’s winning photo won the contest’s People category with “Peak Season for Wendy Hogarth and Murray Johnson, Owners of Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery in Bala, Ontario.” One judge wrote, “great choice to shoot from above…the flood of colour and texture is nice, too.”

It was then selected as the contest’s Grand Prize winner from an outstanding group of category winners.

SFWA congratulates members Kevin Hursh and Dorothy Long, together with 2023 Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees Laurie Tollefson, John McKinnon and Bill Huber.

Kevin Hursh is known as the “trusted voice of agriculture.” As a journalist, Kevin revolutionized agriculture and farm reporting in the province as host of ‘Farmgate’ with CTV Saskatchewan. Kevin now shares his knowledge through consulting and remains the go-to media and communications person for many agricultural industry organizations.

Dorothy Long uses her background in home economics to advance consumer knowledge by teaching about society’s connection to food and farming. Her passion for agriculture led her to being instrumental in organizing and guiding farm tours for dietitians, journalists, and food writers with the goal of connecting rural and urban residents.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame