Wendy McDonald, senior agronomist with 360 Ag Consulting has been named Agronomist of the Year by the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers.

Wendy went to the University of Manitoba where she graduated with a degree in Agronomy in 1998. Wendy worked for one year in Red Deer, Alberta and then with Manitoba farmers, as an Agronomist for over 20 years at Crop Input sites and Grain Elevators for Agricore/Agricore United and P&H in Western Manitoba.

Currently, Wendy enjoys crop scouting, soil sampling, and making recommendations as an Independent Crop Consultant with 360 Ag Consulting in the Parkland.

An online conference was held in February where Wendy was given her award.

Wendy says she was overwhelmed and honoured to receive this award.

“I knew about the award, I had seen it presented in previous years, and I know that previous winners are people that I respect and think highly of, so for me to be recognized, I was totally amazed.”

She says the reason why she’s been able to enjoy her career for the past 20 years because she always works with a great team.

“All the people I work with and learn from. It really is a team effort.”

Winning this award has opened some doors for Wendy, as she’s been asked to speak at the Farm Forum Conference and the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference - which she says has always been a dream of hers.