AG-QUEST - Key Persons
Dana started with Ag-Quest in 2009. She previously worked for Dow AgroSciences as a Field Research Agronomist, conducting canola variety trials in Alberta. She has completed her Masters of Science studying cardiac developmental biology, providing her with a solid understanding of molecular biology and its applications. Dana has extensive background in plant breeding, with a Bachelors in Agriculture focusing on plant genetics and variety testing field trials. Dana provides leadership to all research team members conducting variety adaptation and screening trials, plant breeding work and confined field trials.
Job Titles:
- Station Manager
- Research Associate With Ag - Quest
Dave has been a Research Associate with Ag-Quest since 1999. If you would like more information on the Elm Creek station, please contact David at (204) 436-3080 or david.pankhurst@agquest.com
Mike began working for Ag-Quest in 2004 after graduating with a Bachelors in Agriculture (Agroecology) from the University of Manitoba. As a researcher at Ag-Quest, he has conducted all manner of efficacy trials as well as several variety trials. Mike has also been involved in maintenance, repair, and calibration of the research equipment for many years. He has been innovative; developing testing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. Mike has a reputation in the industry for high quality of trial work, and has a wealth of agronomic and mechanical knowledge to support early-career researchers.
Job Titles:
- Station Manager
- Research Associate With Ag - Quest
Paul has been a Research Associate with Ag-Quest since 1995. For more information on the Saskatoon station, please contact Paul at (306) 384-1117 or paul.happ@agquest.com.
Job Titles:
- Ag - Quest in 1985 As a Research Associate
- Senior Research Support
Robert first joined Ag-Quest in 1985 as a Research Associate, conducting agronomy and pesticide efficacy trials until becoming the Project Coordinator in 1997. Robert has extensive experience in research, analysis and writing, and directs and supports all Ag-Quest staff in their research activities, with special emphasis in efficacy trials.
Job Titles:
- Research Associate
- Research Associate With Ag - Quest
Sonya has been a Research Associate with Ag-Quest since 2009. For more information on the Ridgedale site, please contact Sonya at (306) 221-9836 or sonya.fieldmeier@agquest.com.
For more information about the Taber station, please contact Dana Maxwell at (204) 776-5561 or dana.