Jason Leblond and his family operate a commercial grass-fed cow-calf beef farm in the Township of Chisholm, near Powassan. Since beginning his farming career in 2006, Jason has steadily expanded the operation with a goal of growing the herd to 100 cows. A Certified Engineering Technologist, Jason brings both technical expertise and practical experience to his work in agriculture. He is actively involved in the farming community, having contributed to organizations such as the East Nipissing–Parry Sound Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Muskoka/Parry Sound/Nipissing Beef Farmers. Jason also serves on the Executive with the Canadian Cattle Association, representing Beef Farmers of Ontario at the national level.