Blanbrook Bison Farm was established in 1992. Both Bruce and Shirley were raised on dairy farms and wanted to raise alternative livestock on their 100 acre farm with their two children. After researching, visiting other bison farms and meeting people involved in the bison industry they purchased 13 bison from Sault Ste. Marie in May of 1992. The herd has since grown to over 100 bison. Farming can be challenging at times but is a very rewarding experience. We enjoy meeting customers and providing them with a quality, local and healthy product.

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Everyone in the family has played a large roll in the success of the family farm from working on the farm to helping sell meat at the market on Saturday mornings. Of course the bison have also provided an excuse for a vacation or two. In 2004 we travelled across Western Canada in search of breeding stock. We also have attended four International Bison Conferences: South Dakota, Quebec City, Montana and Saskatoon. Bruce has attended the Canadian Bison Association conference in Regina, Saskatchewan for over 10 years.

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We are regularly in touch with other bison producers and are fortunate to be apart of the CBA and OBA. Bruce and Shirley have been involved in the Canadian Bison Association and Ontario Bison Association for over 15 years volunteering as a CBA director, Bruce, and OBA secretary for 10 years, Shirley. Their daughter, Rebecca continued the OBA secretarial duties for four years. The CBA is a very important part of promoting the bison industry in Canada and connecting, educating and supporting producers. In 2021 they were honoured to receive the Myrt Lenton award which is given to one recipient annually to recognize members of the Canadian Bison Association who have "unselfishly given their time, tireless effort to promote quality participation, the generous sharing of personal talents to maintain and give purpose to the membership."

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Now Bruce and Shirley are retired from their day jobs and are enjoying (most of the time at least) being full time farmers. Both of their children have grown up and moved out but stay involved in the farm, Ryan through farm labour and Rebecca through social media and promotion.

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If you would like more information about bison meat, raising bison or purchasing breeding stock please contact us. We are always glad to help.