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John Cote and Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote are co-owners of Black Fox Distillery. Together, they have earned global acclaim for their philosophy and practice of agriculture. Both fifth-generation farmers, the couple have studied and consulted on five continents and are alumni of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers program, Canadian Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program and the prestigious Nuffield Canada.
In the years before their vision of an on-farm distillery were brought to life, Barb and John owned a grain farm in rural Saskatchewan. As their appreciation for terroir deepened, so, too, did a desire to apply their skills in a way that would bring them closer to the consumer. From this, Black Fox was born.
Located just outside of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, in the heart of the Canadian prairies, Black Fox Farm and Distillery is now among the country’s most well-known and well-respected craft distilleries. Acres of fresh fruit, flowers, and grains are harvested and distilled into whisky, gin, and liqueurs that tell a story of terroir and commitment to excellence.
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Born and raised on the Saskatchewan prairies, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel is passionate about her life as a farmer, being a wife to David, and a mother to Claire and Addison. Get to know her better and you’ll learn that she’s got two post-secondary diplomas (Agricultural Business and Finance), has sat on countless boards, speaks at major events and conferences, and loves breaking down barriers between farmers and city-dwellers.
To go along with Cherilyn’s outstanding success in the agricultural space, she has received several awards and accreditations to back her up. From being awarded as One of Saskatchewan’s Most Influential Women in 2011 to recently being recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Canadian Agriculture, Cherilyn is the epitome of progressive. In addition to taking an active role on the family farm, Cherilyn confidently shares stories and experiences about life on a modern-day farm.
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