He hails from the Yorkton area and now he's been named the best of the best.
At a recent annual convention of the Canadian Association of Agri-retailers (C.A.A.R.), Dan Owen of Hudye Soil Services was awarded the title "2013 Agronomist of the Year." The award is presented annually to an outstanding Canadian agronomist who demonstrates exceptional customer service and satisfaction, a commitment to continuing education and community and industry leadership.
"'Extraordinary service is the result of anticipating the need and providing the solution before the customer requires it'" - a motto that Dan Owen operates under and has instilled in his agronomy team," says Delaney Burtnack, President of C.A.A.R. "Dan was instrumental in developing and implementing 'The Knowledge Advantage', a strategic full-circle agronomy program exclusive to Hudye Soils that is focused on maximizing productivity. This ensures the highest level of customer service is achieved and details out a clear roadmap for the growing year, removing complexities, and providing clarity and confidence for the grower to move forward.
"Every year, under Dan's management, the team performs hundreds of strip trials comparing everything from different products, combinations, rates - which are showcased every year in the renowned 'Field of Dreams' crop tour."
Owen joined the Hudye team in the Spring of 2010, bringing with him an extensive knowledge of European intensive crop production.
He applied that to his local growing region, "continuing to push yields and maximize productivity - with the customers' financial benefits at heart," says Braden Hudye, President of Hudye Soil Services Inc. "In our industry, this is the highest level of recognition one can receive, and Dan Owen was definitely most deserving of this award."
