Kendra Pinsonneault
Chatham ,ON
Summary
Focused agronomist with knowledge of soil management techniques, digital agriculture platforms, crop production knowledge, and field IPM practices, with a current focus on commercial seed corn production. Versed in grower relationship development and personnel growth while keeping current on industry agronomic practices used to drive short- and long- term productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Production Agronomist
Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Company LP
07.2009 - Current
- Held roles of Junior Agronomist/Agronomist/Sr. Agronomist Since July 2009
- Manage all aspects of Commerical Seed Corn Production fields which includes aiding in contract negotiations with Seed Corn Grower Board and Field contractors, grower acreage allocation, contractor acreage allocation, managing seed corn field team, training and oversight of field IPM practices
- Develop strong professional relationships with current Seed Growers and Prospect Growers
- Assist Seed Growers in implementing new practices, to increase productivity and seed purity
- Work with CSGA to ensure all standards are met in the fields
- Provided guidance and recommendations regarding tillage, planting, IPM, and cover crop methods.
- Provide leadership and training to field employees, growers, and field contractors
- Use of digital technologies in commercial seed production
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop progress, identify issues early on, and provide recommendations
- Coordination of seed corn harvest from field to receiving location
Soybean Research Associate
Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Ltd.
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Gathered and organized field information for research purposes.
- Worked closely with Farm Co-operators
- Aided in planning and conducting field experiments (creation of procedures and protocols,field layout, planting and harvesting)
- Monitored and documented regulated field trials to verify Pioneer and CFIA compliance
- Assisted Chatham's Research Scientist by collecting and organizing field samples and analyzing data.
- Troubleshot and resolved field equipment issues
Customer Service Representative
Thompsons Limited
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Involved with Grain marketing of all crops and trucking logistics
- Worked with customers to plan out crop rotations, fertilizer and chemical needs for the upcoming seasons
- Worked with Industry professionals and Chemical Representatives to help diagnosis in field chemical damage
- Prepared weekly field reports on seed and specialty crops for third party contractors
- Worked with customer transitioning farm data (soil reports/variable rate fertilizer maps/seeding prescriptions/ harvest data) to SST Summit. This is a software designed for farm businesses to manage records, maintain compliance and improve performance across their operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Focus On Agronomy And Soil Sciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON12.2007
Skills
- Certified Crop Advisor - accreditation received and maintained in good standing since 2010
- Certified UAV Pilot with Transport Canada and Pioneer Hi-Bred/Corteva
- Obtained an Ontario Grower Pesticide License
- Obtained Ontario Pesticide Vendor Certification
- Completed the Pioneer Leadership Program with a focus on team leadership, development, and collaboration
- Completion of several development courses offered by Pioneer Hi-Bred Production
- Knowledge on several digital agricultural platforms
- Knowledge of SeedGrower, SeedPro, SAP, and Microsoft Office, ArcGIS/ProMap
Timeline
Sr. Production Agronomist
Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Company LP
07.2009 - Current
Soybean Research Associate
Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Ltd.
09.2008 - 07.2009
Customer Service Representative
Thompsons Limited
02.2008 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Focus On Agronomy And Soil Sciences
University of Guelph
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