A Manitoba couple, who farm specialty crops and grain in the Carman-area, are off to Niagara Falls,Ontario this week to participate in the 2016 Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers awards ceremony.

Jason and Laura Kehler were named Manitoba's Outstanding Young Farmers back in February.

Jason explains how his life has changed since winning the award.

"We've done a lot of interviews, we've met a lot of people," he said. "I've been recognized by a lot of people I didn't even know. It's been an interesting year so far."

Jason expects the next few days to be a lot of fun.

"It would be nice to win I guess, but I feel pretty honoured to be in the same company as a lot of these people. I think if we can come away with some new relationships and some contacts, it'll be a good endeavour."

Jason notes that he and his wife Laura will participate in a number of events throughout the week including touring the John Deere factory in Grimsby, Ontario.

The awards ceremony takes place on Friday, Dec 2 at the Hilton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario.