Being a Manitoulin farmer requires skill, honesty 'There are no fallacies and no facades to this calling, this work. We’re exposed not only to the public eye, but to the Earth itself' Author of the article: Bonnie Kogos Columnist Publishing date: Jul 19, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 5 minute read • Farmer Max Burt and his beautiful wife, Joanne, never sit down, so busy with so much on their amazing farm, yet here they are with their grandchildren (Gilbert, left, and Gabriel). Don't be surprised if they leapt up after this photograph was taken. Supplied Article content It was such fun this week to talk by phone to farmer Max Burt on Manitoulin Island.