Shelley is a proud AGvocate and is currently enjoying semi-retirement as a consultant. She is a certified facilitator of Appreciation at Work and develops and delivers training in the areas of client service, human resource management, and marketing. Shelley was elected to the 4-H Canada Board of Directors in 2021.

In her previous roles with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Shelley's work toward improving the public perception of agriculture led to the development and delivery of agriculture awareness, youth leadership, career promotion, and training programs under Growing Forward 2 and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. A few of her celebrated successes include the creation of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, the expanded reach of Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan, and the establishment of a Public Trust unit and agriculture program specialists across the province delivering Ministry programming and support to producers and amplifier groups.

Shelley is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture, and grew up on a ranch near Crane Valley, SK. She is also an active community volunteer and was recognized as Moose Jaw’s Citizen of the Year and awarded the Canada 150 and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals for her efforts.

Specialty Areas: Leadership, Management, Marketing, Board Governance, Public Speaking, Ag Education + Training, Public Trust

Founded 1993, AgriBiz Communications serves the management, marketing and communication needs of agricultural and food organizations with a local, provincial and national reach.

The success of AgriBiz is grounded in Adele’s leadership skills and natural diplomacy, her focus on collaboration, and an innate ability to problem solve. She has exceptional insight into board governance through her experience as a manager and senior executive, as well as serving on several boards including an executive member of Canadian Western Agribition and serving as President of Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation, SaskTel Centre and Agriculture in the Classroom (SK) Inc.  

Adele is a passionate foodie and farm girl based in Saskatoon. She was raised on a mixed grain/beef operation east of Saskatoon and resided in that area until 2009. Today, Adele lives and works in Saskatoon while maintaining involvement in the family farm. Her daily life combines elements of urban and rural Saskatchewan.

Specialty Areas: Leadership, Management, Board Governance, Marketing, Communications, Public Trust

Born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, Dianna lives at Katepwa Beach, where she and her husband Gord and chocolate labs Colt ad Tikka enjoy lake and outdoor life. In her spare time she keeps busy fishing, camping, hunting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Dianna has been in the Agriculture Industry for most of her career including 28 years with private industry. Dianna was Executive Director with the Crops and Irrigation Branch for 5 years and was strategically involved in the Production Technology Unit Org Design Project, Irrigation unit design to support asset transfer and expansion, and the Plant Industry review. Dianna joined the Lands Branch as Executive Director in May of 2024.

Her personal interest is in developing people and teams, with a focus on what inspires each person to be the best that they can be so that collectively we can best serve our ag clients and stakeholders.

Dianna is truly passionate about agriculture and finding sustainable ways to feed a hungry world.

Specialty areas: Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Communications

Penny is truly passionate about agriculture in this province, and her roots are deep – being a farm girl herself.  She is no longer active in the family farm but is proud to be a public servant and dedicated to her hard-working team that is helping build a vibrant crop sector in the province.  

Penny is currently Assistant Deputy Minister of Regulatory and Innovation, and this is her fifth position within her 20+ year tenure with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Prior to this role, she was Executive Director of the Crops and Irrigation Branch.

Penny would be happy to work with you on finding your voice and using your passions to serve your purpose in whatever work you do.

Specialty Areas: Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Public Trust

Patti Durand, based in Humboldt, SK, is a Strategic Action Planner, Speaker and Author at Brightrack Consulting, bringing skills honed in agricultural and small business advising within finance and the private sector. 

Born and raised in Teulon, MB Patti holds a BSc - Agriculture from the University of Manitoba and is a certified Family Enterprise Advisor and Professional Agrologist.

In her 25+ year career, Patti has guided hundreds of Canadian farm business families to confidently navigate the paths of transition decision making. Her favorite definition of coaching, which she works to accomplish is "holding people capable".

Specialty Areas: Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Communication

I was born and raised in the city and lived in Los Angeles and Vancouver working and studying

as an actor. When in Vancouver, I received a phone call asking me to be a bridesmaid for an old

high school acquaintance. At this wedding I met my farmer.

I moved to Saskatchewan for a summer to “try out” farming. I loved it and my farmer, we were

married the following year.

It was very important to me that if I was going to be part of a farming operation I needed to learn

and understand all aspects of the business. I am an equal partner in our operation in everything

from operating all machinery, purchasing land, machinery and inputs, crop rotation, budgeting,

HR, business direction and planning.

I am very proud of what we have built and all we have accomplished. Farming is big business

and I believe that women play a vital role in farming operations. It is a path less travelled and

there are challenges but if you can develop relationships that are supportive and encouraging

you can thrive.

Hello, I’m Lynice! I am 21 years old and am currently living in Wapella, Saskatchewan. I have a deep passion for agriculture and have a strong commitment to my work. Since joining Viterra at the age of 18, I have spent the past four years building a successful career as a grain buyer. As a grain buyer, I manage relationships with farmers, stay updated on market trends, and play a vital role in managing logistics and grain quality to meet the needs of both producers and end customers.

Growing up in Saskatchewan, I developed an early interest in farming and the importance of grain production. With the Covid 19 pandemic, I began my career shortly after graduating high school. I soon found my place in the industry with Viterra, a leading agribusiness company.

In my free time, I enjoy working with my horses, exploring the outdoors and coaching figure skating throughout the winter. I am committed to continuing my growth within the agriculture sector and look forward to many more years in the industry!

My name is Mackenzie Wishloff I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, a wife, a devoted active farmer, business-partner, volunteer, business owner and Mentor. 

My passion for agriculture started at a young age being raised with cattle & little grain acres; years later falling in love with my soul mate and moving to the farm to which then I fell in love with the art of grain farming. I knew then that was the career I needed and strived for and put all my soul and passion into and make me the best at it; while providing a future for our children that has great impact. My husband and I have been farming together for the last 7 years building our foundation from the ground up. Going through every obstacle and learning curve there but building resistance and adaptability everyday. Which agriculture does tend to throw at us. 

After my first baby I dedicated precious time to my 2-year diploma in environmental and conservation sciences to deepen my understanding of all sustainable practices. Since then, I have continued to expand my knowledge through hard work courses, certificates, conferences. In hopes of making our farm, life and agri-business the most successful it can be. I am a positive dedicated, hardworking, passionate, outgoing; professional and   hold myself, my leadership and mentorship responsibilities very dearly. I am honoured and humbled to be here and look forward to every opportunity and conversation in the future. 

Born and raised on a cattle ranch southwest of Moose Jaw near Old Wives Lake, Michelle is a self-proclaimed "Old Wife," cattle rancher, public servant, professional agrologist, and AGvocate.  With over 15 years of experience at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Michelle’s professional career has specialized in agriculture programming. She currently serves as a Senior Program Analyst in Moose Jaw, working with a high-performing team to design and deliver agricultural programming for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. 

Together with her husband, Michelle manages and operates a certified Verified Beef Production Plus, commercial cow-calf operation of about 150 head. She is dedicated to increasing her knowledge, improving herd genetics, enhancing productivity and efficiency, and expanding marketing opportunities. Michelle handles all record-keeping, marketing, risk management, budgeting, and bookkeeping while balancing the physical and operational aspects of ranching and maintaining full-time employment and family. 

A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture, Michelle has been involved in 4-H as a member, parent, and volunteer. She is proud of her two daughters, who are also balancing their professional careers, farming and families. Michelle embodies the spirit of an "Old Wife" from Old Wives, continually learning, growing and adapting to support her ranching lifestyle, and the agriculture industry.

Specialty Areas: Ranching, risk management, service excellence, communication, networking, public trust/advocacy.