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CANADA'S FARM SHOW
Presented By Viterra
June 2022
LAUNCH PAD SPEAKERS
DR. BISHNU ACHARYA
Dr. Bishnu Acharya (PhD) has a knack for
finding unique solutions to tough problems.
Acharya started at USask in September
2020. Acharya’s research strategy is to look
for ways to create value-added products
and processes with sustainable resources. He works with
bioresources to find sustainable solutions with commercial
potential, and develops the technology, opening up new
business opportunities.
CHIEF CADMUS DELORME,
COWESSESS FIRST NATION
Chief Cadmus Delorme, a Cree and Sault-
eaux, is the Chief of the Cowessess First
Nation. In 2019, Chief Delorme was re-elect-
ed to a second term in office. Under his
leadership, Cowessess First Nation has focused on eco-
nomic self-sustainability for its nation and people and has
moved forward on renewable energy, agriculture, efficiency
in land use initiatives that have created both current and
future business opportunities. This past year, Chief Delo-
rme faced one of the hardest moments as Chief when the
Saulteaux and Cree First Nation made international
headlines with the discovery of potentially 751 unmarked
graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School.
Shortly after, Cowessess made headlines again as the first
First Nations community to sign an agreement with Ottawa
that returns jurisdiction over children in care to the commu-
nity.
KENRIC EXNER, VITERRA CANADA
Born and raised in Regina, SK, Kenric is an
alumni of the University of Regina’s Faculty
of Business Administration. Employed with
Viterra Canada (and heritage companies )
since 2005, he focuses on Commodity
Merchandising, Trade Execution and Multimodal Logistics.
SUSAN EWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOR THE SASKATCHEWAN TRUCKING
ASSOCIATION
Susan Ewart is the Executive Director for the
Saskatchewan Trucking Association. As
proactive trusted advisors, the STA is a
knowledgeable membership association that represents
the collective interests of the truck transport industry
through authentic advocacy and education. Susan has had
a 30 year+ career in business/entrepreneurship with a
background in insurance. In 2015, she was awarded the
National Woman of Distinction Award for her contributions
to the Insurance Industry.
PARAG GARG, CNH INDUSTRIAL
Parag Garg is the Chief Digital Officer at
CNH Industrial. Garg has over 20 years of
experience in digital products, technology
and strategy, gained in roles of increasing
importance across a range of sectors
including consumer products, telecommunications, online
retail and technology companies, together with experience
in establishing successful digital technology start-ups.
Parag Garg first joined CNH Industrial in his current role
in 2021, becoming a member of the Company’s Senior
Leadership Team. In 2014 Garg joined Sears Holdings, as
Vice President and General Manager, Connected Solutions.
During his tenure he led the Connected Home and Internet
of Things Product and Strategy and established the Sears
Seattle Tech Office. In 2013, he was appointed as Executive
Technology Advisor to Paul Allen, the American business
magnate, investor and philanthropist, responsible for
supporting Mr. Allen’s personal and professional interests
including investments, museums, sports teams and more.
Parag Garg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of
Minnesota, in the United States. He has registered more
than 20 US patents across a range of companies and
industries.
BO HALLBORG, MERCHANDISING,
VITERRA OILSEED PROCESSING
Bo Hallborg is a merchandiser with Viterra’s
oilseed processing group in Regina. He has
been with the Viterra for 11 years with the
last 3 of those in its oilseed processing
group. Bo’s primary responsibility is in the sale of conven-
tional canola/soy oils.
KRISTJAN HEBERT
Kristjan Hebert has been described as one
of the brightest young minds in farming
today. He is a grain and oilseed farmer from
Moosomin, Saskatchewan. Born and raised
on a family farm, he left the farm to get his
business degree with a major in accounting & finance, and
obtained his CPA with Meyers Norris Penny.
In 2008 he returned to the family farm - Hebert Grain
Ventures - in partnership with his wife, and his parents. At
the farm, Kristjan’s passion is solving agriculture’s puzzles in
order to fulfill HGV’s purpose of “Respect the past, Grow
the future!” He is also the co-founder of Maverick Ag
Consulting which provides custom-designed lending,
accounting and insurance solutions to producers.
Hebert Grain Ventures has received the Top Producer
Award in January of 2020 as well as being selected as a win-
ner in the Corteva Agriscience 2021 Global Climate Positive
Leaders Program. Kristjan is widely respected for his
expertise in farm management and is widely thought of as
the face of modern farming in Canada.
ADRIENNE IVEY
Adrienne Ivey is passionate about agricul-
ture. She farms and ranches near Ituna,
Saskatchewan with her husband, Aaron and
her two teenagers Noelle and Cole. They
have a mixed farm with cow/calf, feedlot
and a grain farm.
Through speaking events, social media, and her blog,
LAUNCH PAD SPEAKERS
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