Garth MacDonald named one of the top 50 Canadian agriculture leaders

By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com

KINDERSLEY - As the CEO of G-Mac’s AgTeam in Kindersley, Garth MacDonald never knows what each day will bring as an owner/operator. This was the case when he was designated as one of the top fifty Canadian agriculture leaders by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in February, 2020.

“I don’t need recognition, but at the same time, I was honoured to receive it,” Garth said. “It’s exciting and a real honour when you take a look at the list of names. Agriculture is a really big industry, so I was honoured to win this Canada-wide award.” Garth said he was familiar with about ten of the people who made the list.

“These finalists represent some of the best in an industry that continues to create endless opportunities to dream, grow, and thrive. It’s certainly something to celebrate as part of Canada’s Ag Day,” Todd Kline, chief marketing officer for Farm Credit Canada, said.

The CEO of CWA, Chris Lane, concurred saying, “There is no better way to celebrate Canada’s Ag Day than to recognize the diversity of people, sectors and ideas that make Canadian agriculture what it is today.”

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and CWA began asking for nominations last year from across the country, and then a panel of judges picked the top ten finalists. Winners were placed in the following categories: mentors, upstarts, innovators, designated hitters and deal makers. Garth was a winner in the deal makers category and was one of the nine Saskatchewan residents in the top fifty.

Garth noted that “Our business has expanded significantly the last few years when most independent retailers are selling out.” He attributed their success to making a plan for success in the future and the courage to execute it.

G-Mac’s AgTeam has fourteen locations across western Saskatchewan, from Lucky Lake to Meadow Lake. Not only is Garth celebrating his honoured designation, but G-Mac’s is celebrating its 20th anniversary.