By Our Side

From field to farmyard, the ones by our side.
On farms across Canada, dogs are part of the rhythm of every day. They ride along in the truck, follow us through the yard, walk the fields with us, and somehow seem to know when a little extra company is needed. Through busy seasons, difficult days, and rewarding ones, they're always there by our side.

As SeCan marks 50 years as Canada's Seed Partner, we wanted to celebrate the milestone in a way that brings our agricultural community together and supports an issue that matters to our industry.

That's how By Our Side: The 2027 SeCan Seed Dogs Calendar began.

Thank you for sharing your seed dogs!
We invited SeCan members, retailers, growers, and others connected to Canadian agriculture to send us photos of their favourite farm dogs, and the response was fantastic!

From loyal truck companions to enthusiastic field helpers, we loved seeing the dogs who share in the everyday routines of farm life. With so many great submissions, selecting just 13 dogs for the calendar was no easy task! 

Every entry made a difference.
For each eligible entry received, SeCan committed $50 to The Do More Agriculture Foundation, a national charitable foundation dedicated to championing mental health and well-being in Canadian agriculture.

This is more than a calendar.
For many people in agriculture, the animals around us are more than just part of farm life. They provide companionship, routine, connection, and a welcome presence during days that can sometimes feel heavy.

That connection felt especially fitting for a campaign supporting The Do More Agriculture Foundation, whose work helps build awareness, strengthen community, and connect people in agriculture with mental health resources and support.

The calendar is one small way to celebrate that sense of connection while contributing to a bigger conversation about mental health in our industry.

And the support doesn't stop with the photo submissions. Starting in November, the 2027 SeCan Seed Dogs Calendar will be available for $20 each, with proceeds going to The Do More Agriculture Foundation. SeCan will match the proceeds from calendar sales, dollar for dollar, to make an even bigger impact.

Get your copy of By Our Side!
The photos are in, the dogs have been selected, and we're excited to share the finished calendar! Stay tuned for order details.

Learn more about The Do More Agriculture Foundation and its work supporting mental well-being in Canadian agriculture.