Hetland Seeds Ltd. - Company Bio

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		Bill Hetland C.E.O. Hetland Seeds is a family-run business that has been working with farmers for the last 50 years. Bill, the current CEO, took over the reins from his father, Forrest, and has over 30 years of experience growing and processing seed, with which he helps farmers make educated choices with variety selection and market strategies. A few years ago they added a crop protection side to the business which includes a wide variety of crop protectants as well as custom spraying options. Bill is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Agricultural Economics, and is an accredited seed grader. He served on the Saskatchewan Canola Growers for 6 years, including a term as President, as well as being chairman on the Nisa Appeals Board for 3 years, from which he gleaned an inside view of the canola industry worldwide and an idea of farm productivity nationwide. Hetland Seeds is currently involved in several global marketing initiatives and is helping farmers to maximize their returns. Bill is actively involved and on the board for the Naicam branch of the Canadian Food Grains Project which tries to tackle world hunger. He and his wife, Lori, with only one of four children still at home, are actively involved in their community as coaches, fundraisers, and on church boards.

Lori Hetland Office Manager Lori and Bill have been married for almost 30 years. Although raised a city girl, she has gained, through the joys and trials of a farm wife, an appreciation for country living, and a respect for the grit and determination that it takes to be a farmer. Although educated as a veterinarian, she no longer practices, and spends some of her time in the office helping with the books.

*Alongside Bill and Lori at Hetland Seeds, are their qualified staff:*

		Bret Gaetz General Manager Bret has been with the company since 2004 after 28 years of experience within the Seed Industry in all aspects including Grain Purchase, Farm Supplies, Seed Sales and Custom Application. Growing up in St. Brieux Sk. and residing now in Naicam, this Certified Crop Advisor has continually proven his leadership skills and experience within the company and its loyal customers.

Paulette Irvine CCA Sales Representative From Bjorkdale and now residing in Spalding, Paulette has been with Hetland Seeds since spring 2008 as a Crop Input Sales Representative assisting farmers with their agronomic needs. Paulette started in the Seed Industry in 1994 working her way up from the Ground Floor, to Grain Procurement, to Manager of Pea Slipping Plant before moving back to Archerwill to get back to her Rural Roots and continuing in the industry buying grain and selling Crop Inputs. A Certified Crop Science Consultant, a Certified Crop Advisor and numerous other certificates including a Certificate in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, Paulette's extensive knowledge, experience and energy is a great benefit to Hetland Seeds.

		Victor Hawryluk Processing Plant Manager Hailing from Quill Lake Sk,, Victor grew up on a family farm and started farming in 1983 to present. He has a Vocational Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, is a Certified Seed Grader and has many other Marketing and Computer classes in his educational profile. Victor has been working for Hetland Seeds since December 6th, 2005 and works each day with passion and commitment to quality: "I look forward to the arrival of each spring and the anticipation of what each growing season will provide."

Tanis Roberts Office Administrator Tanis was born in Kinistino, Sk., and spent the first ten years of her life on the family farm, north of Beatty, Sk.. The family then moved into Kinistino where she took all of her schooling. Tanis, along with her husband and children moved to the Naicam area in 1986. She started working with Hetland Seeds in 1989, which means she already has her first twenty years with us, under her belt. These years have earned her a wealth of knowledge of this business and have made her old friends with many of our customers. Tanis says that our customers are the reason that she comes to work each day.





Homestead - 1950 Hetland Seeds - 1993 Hetland Seeds - 2007 Farmers Helping Farmers Alongside Hetland Seeds, Bill, with the help of his co-farm manager, Jerry, farm 2000 acres, mostly Pedigreed seed, but also commercial crops. He knows full well the trials of the farmer and of the information overload that farmers face. His ability to combine farm practicality with industry know-how has been invaluable to his customers.

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