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From the barn to the boardroom: Meet Morgan Rombouts

This is part of a series of profiles highlighting participants in our women in the egg industry program, a unique mutual mentorship program that brings together women egg farmers from across Canada to build leadership skills and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Morgan Rombouts

Warwick Township, Ontario

On any given day, you’ll find Morgan Rombouts moving between barns, fields and a seed dealership she runs with her partner. As a farmer, agronomist and business owner, she’s part of a growing wave of women redefining what leadership looks like in Canadian agriculture.

As a proud woman in Canadian egg farming, Morgan sees her role as both practical and symbolic. “Women bring different perspectives to agriculture,” she says. “There’s a lot of collaboration, empathy and attention to detail that can make a real difference in how farms are managed.”

That’s part of why she’s excited to be part of the women in the egg industry program, which brings together female farmers from across the country for leadership development, networking and mentorship. “It’s amazing to connect with other women who understand the unique challenges and opportunities we face,” she says. “Sharing those experiences helps all of us grow stronger as farmers and as leaders.”

Morgan grew up on her family’s poultry and crop farm near Watford, Ontario. The farm, now called MJR Farms, is a true family enterprise involving her parents, two brothers and grandparents. Each member has carved out a specialty—from animal care and mechanics to crop management—and together they’ve expanded the business into construction services, custom planting and maple syrup production.

Periodic energy audits and efficient building designs help reduce the farm’s footprint while maintaining productivity. The farm’s hens are housed in both conventional and enriched colony housing systems, with new barns currently under construction.

Morgan herself wears multiple hats. She manages field crops, works on the farm’s administrative side with her mother and runs Bear Creek Seeds, her on-farm dealership selling Canadian-made Maizex seeds. Recently she purchased her first parcel of farmland with her partner, Travis, adding yet another dimension to her growing career.

Her influence extends well beyond the farm. She sits on a donation committee that contributes the gift of eggs to meaningful causes in the community and volunteers at local events with Egg Farmers of Ontario. She also serves as a firefighter with the Warwick Fire Department, a tradition her father began more than 25 years ago. If that wasn’t enough, she’s also took part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program, which is designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders.

Her passion for farming, she says, is fueled by the mix of challenge and purpose it provides. “Every day is different. One moment I’m in the barn with the hens, the next I’m advising farmers on seed decisions. I love the variety.”

Looking ahead, Morgan believes the egg industry holds enormous promise for young women. Supply management gives producers the stability to plan for the future, while programs like the women in the egg industry provide a platform to build skills and amplify voices.

“Being visible matters,” she says. “When young women see others thriving in this industry, it opens doors in their own minds about what’s possible. I hope one day I can be someone my own children and others look up to for guidance and inspiration. I want to show them that with determination and hard work, they can achieve anything they set their minds to.”