Faculty and staff

Lacey graduated from the Diploma in Agriculture program in 2022 and went on to complete a degree in Agribusiness. Lacey now works as an instructor and farm management advisor in the School of Agriculture. Outside the university, Lacey helps manage her family’s grain and beef farm, with plans to take over the operation in the future.

Bailey is a graduate from the Diploma in Agriculture Program. He farms grain with his family near Rathwell. He is also actively involved in his farming community to operate and act as treasurer for the local skating rink.

Philip has been doing small scale vegetable farming for 20 years with his wife Leanne. They have also done added value products for the families that they provided foods for.  He has been heavily involved in 4-H at many levels, watching youth as they develop into the leaders of tomorrow.

Colin Penner, a University of Manitoba Agriculture Diploma graduate, operates a successful family farm near Elm Creek, Manitoba, alongside his brother and parents, cultivating soybeans, canola, wheat, and oats with a focus on progressive farming practices. As a devoted father of three, he instills a passion for agriculture in his children while actively serving on the Keystone Agricultural Producers board to advance the industry. His commitment to innovative farming techniques and community leadership round out his free time.

Garrett operates a grain farm near Altona with his wife, their three children, and his parents. In addition to farming, he is the Lead Instructor with the School of Agriculture, where he teaches the second-year Farm Management Project course. In this role, he guides students as they prepare for their final presentations. Outside of work and the farm, Garrett enjoys staying active and getting involved in the various sports and activities his kids participate in.

Easton completed the Diploma in Agriculture program and was initially hired as an instructor by the School of Agriculture in 2019. Easton has experience in and a passion for organic horticultural production and livestock management.