Colin Hudon
2015
Scholar
Colin Hudon is a grain and cattle producer turned agribusiness entrepreneur based near Rosser, Manitoba. His path in agriculture has been shaped by deep family roots in Western Canada and a pivotal experience with sudden farm succession—an event that
sparked a lasting interest in how farmland ownership and farm business sustainability intersect.
In 2015, as a Nuffield Canada Scholar, Colin undertook research titled “The Business of Farming vs. the Business of Farmland Ownership.” His work took him across Canada and abroad, studying how different regions balance farm operations with evolving land ownership models. He explored approaches involving institutional investment, private capital, and creative succession planning, with an eye toward keeping farms viable for
the next generation while preserving the fabric of rural communities.
The lessons learned have been instrumental in shaping his farming and land investment ventures. Colin enjoys assisting farmers and investors with a focus on building flexible, sustainable arrangements that can adapt to changing economic and generational needs.
Colin continues to share his perspectives on farmland investment, rural resilience, and the future of Canadian agriculture, contributing to conversations about how the sector can adapt and prosper amid economic, generational, and social shifts.
The Business of Farmland Versus the Business of Farmland Ownership
His Nuffield research, titled “The Business of Farming vs. the Business of Farmland Ownership,” explored the shifting dynamics between operating farms and land ownership models—both in Canada and abroad. Through global travel and international case studies, Colin examined how institutional investment, private capital, and creative succession strategies could support the next generation of farmers while maintaining the social fabric of rural communities.