Katie Cheesmond

After recently graduating from the University of Guelph with a Bachelors degree in Agricultural business Katie is currently working as an Agricultural Account Manager with the Royal Bank.

Katie originates from the North East of England and moved to Canada with her family 5 years ago. The family currently has a Dairy farm in Alma, home to AllyKat Holsteins and Jerseys.

Katie has always enjoyed being involved with rural and agriculture organizations and after many years in young farmers and then 4H she enjoys taking the time to provide the same opportunity to young people interested in Agriculture. Public speaking has always been one of Katie’s passions and she is currently on the board of directors for the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture.

In her spare time Katie enjoys playing the piano, cooking and drawing, and spending time with her family.

In September of 2007 Katie was crowned Ontario Queen of the Furrow at the International Plowing Match and Country Festival in Crosby and since that time has been travelling across the province promoting the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and 2008 IPM.