Profile

Saskatchewan Beekeeper since 1975 specializing in commercial honey production and queen breeding. Also operates a mixed family farm operation involved in grain, pedigree seed, seed potato production, and purebred cattle breeding.  Established the Saskatraz honey bee breeding program in 2004 with contributions from Saskatchewan and Manitoba queen breeders.  Received a BSc. and MSc. from the University of Saskatchewan and a Ph.D. from the U.of S. and U.of Alberta. I spent 30 years doing research in molecular genetics and biology at the U.of S (Biology Dept. and Crop Development Center). Currently serves as president and CEO of Meadow Ridge enterprises LTD. Details of the Saskatraz breeding program, collaborators and resulting scientific publications can be found on our website at www.saskatraz.com.