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Carrying the torch: How Greg Dueck is honouring his father’s legacy in egg farming


This is part of a series of profiles of young egg farmers. They are all young leaders taking part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program, an initiative designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders.

Greg Dueck

Rosenort, Manitoba

In the rural heart of Rosenort, Manitoba, surrounded by prairie skies and the hum of everyday farm life, Greg Dueck is quietly carving out his legacy as a second-generation egg farmer. At the helm of Quarter Mile Farm, he tends to daily operations with a deep sense of responsibility to not just his birds, but also his family and the future of Canadian agriculture.

Greg’s story begins decades before he ever took over the barn. His father, who grew up in Belize, moved to Canada in his late teens and started working for a local egg producer on the very same land where his own mother was born. That experience sparked a passion for poultry farming, and in the early 1980s, he bought the farm that Greg now runs and will eventually take over fully. “My dad did everything from cattle to grain, but the egg barn was always the constant,” Greg says.

Though Greg grew up on the property and helped out in the barn, he didn’t always see himself following in his father’s footsteps. “I was pretty determined not to be an egg producer,” he admits with a laugh. After high school, he attended Providence University College, where he studied business and played volleyball competitively.

“Nothing really stuck for me in school,” he says. But while picking up part-time shifts in the barn, something changed. “I started to really enjoy the process—the accountability, the structure. If something got done, it was because I did it and if not, it was on me,” he says.

Now, Greg is responsible for all day-to-day operations, though his dad still helps out occasionally. His wife, a stay-at-home mom, supports their growing family of three young boys, ages five, three and one. “It’s the perfect setup for me,” he says. “I work on the same yard where I live. I can see my kids grow up, help my wife out when needed, and really be present.”

In the near future, Greg is planning to transition to an aviary system on the farm. Sustainability is important to him—manure from the barn is used as natural fertilizer for nearby fields—and he’s also exploring the potential of solar energy as they plan to rebuild. “Our operation has always been about simplicity and practicality,” he says. “But I’m excited to evolve with the industry.”

Beyond the farm, Greg stays active playing sports like hockey and basketball. He’s also committed to understanding the bigger picture of agriculture. Recently, he completed a Director in Development program with the Manitoba Egg Farmers Board of Directors, sitting in on meetings to learn more about the policies and decisions shaping the industry. “It was an eye-opener,” he says. “You see how much the board is actually doing to support producers. I’d encourage any farmer to get involved.”

As he looks to the future, Greg feels optimistic for young farmers. “Eggs are a trustworthy, stable source of nutrition. And thanks to supply management, it’s a sustainable career path for the next generation,” he says. “I’m proud of what my dad built, and I’m grateful to carry it forward.”

“The sacrifices he made to give me the freedom to choose my own path, and the fact that it ended up being so similar to his, makes it all the more meaningful to me.”