About Us

Dennis Graduated from U of S in 1999 with a diploma in agriculture and has maintained his CCA. He was raised on Badowski Farms where he continues to farm with his brother Chad and father John. Dennis has worked in the agriculture retail industry since his time of graduation with Agricore, Agricore United and Richardson Pioneer. Partnering with Ryan and starting New Era Ag in 2014, he brought extensive knowledge and experience to their business.

Ryan graduated from U of M in 1999 with a diploma in agriculture. He was raised on a family farm, and from his time of graduation to 2006, he worked in the agriculture retail industry. Ryan then started RSI Agri-Coaching LTD, in association with Agri-Trend Agrology Canada, which consists of crop-scouting, variable rate mapping, soil and seed testing, and farm data management. He provides New Era Ag customers with informed data for application and crop management.

Jason was born and raised in Bowsman. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Manitoba where he received his Diploma in Agriculture. Upon completion, he worked in Winnipeg for Manitoba Pork as a Territory Sales Rep for the Western half of Manitoba from 1996 until 1998 when he moved back to the valley to work on the family farm. From 2009 to 2010 he worked as a Manager at Canmark Farms. In 2010 he started working for Cargill as a Sales Rep before he transitioned into a Sales Manager position. In December 2014 he left to join New Era Ag.

Kelly graduated from Red River College in 2011 with a diploma in Business Administration, majoring in accounting. After graduation, Kelly worked with Echelon Ag in Weyburn, SK creating variable rate maps. In 2014, Kelly returned to Swan River and started with New Era Ag. Since starting, Kelly has helped in all aspects of the business where his main focus is now on sales, operations and inventory management.

Shanna Graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1999 with a B.Sc. in Agriculture, majoring in Crop Science and minoring in Animal Science. Originally from the central Saskatchewan region, she was employed in the private research and plant breeding sectors in Saskatoon (1995-2002) prior to relocating to the Swan River Valley in 2003. Shanna started with RSI Agri-Coaching doing agronomy work in 2009. She has since obtained her Certificate of Cannabis Production from Olds College as well as her P.Ag. Shanna is currently employed with New Era Ag where she manages agronomy work as well as conducts research trials in the grow room during the winters.

Karley grew up in the Swan River Valley, helping on the family farm in Bowsman. She studied Agribusiness at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, MB. During her summer work placement, she worked as a research summer student for Meghan Rose at New Era Ag. She graduated in 2018, earning her Agribusiness Diploma with Distinction. After completing her program, she rejoined New Era Ag as a full-time Research Assistant.

Kaitlyn graduated from Assiniboine Community College in 2018 with a diploma in Agribusiness. After graduation, Kaitlyn worked at AgQuest in Minto, MB, where she gained experience in agricultural research. Kaitlyn moved to the Swan Valley at the end of 2020. She started working at New Era as a Summer Research Technician in the spring of 2021, becoming full-time in 2022.

Paula graduated from Assiniboine Community College with a diploma in Business Administration as an Accounting Major in 2000. Born and raised in Swan River, she returned to the valley in 2005 and has worked in office administration and accounting clerk roles. Paula was the manager of a non-profit corporation for the past seven years. She also served on the Community Foundation of Swan Valley board for six years and the granting committee for ten years.