We are a boutique firm that has been providing trusted management, marketing and communications solutions to the agriculture and food industries since 1993.

Our Services

We have a team of proven experts in a wide range of executive services, financial management, communication and marketing.

We streamline our services to meet the individual needs of each client. Whether you’re in start-up mode, need restructuring, looking for project-based, temporary executive management, our team’s unique mix of skills and expertise are well suited for agriculture and food associations and businesses alike.

Here’s a look at what we do especially well:

Association Services

We can provide a full-time office presence as well as interim or full-time management, administration and financial services. We value the time given by Directors and believe they should focus their talent on guiding and setting policy, while our team leads and executes. Let us help your organization with the reliable and professional services we have built our reputation on.

Media Services

Looking to project a confident, professional voice throughout your public communications? We excel at news release writing and distribution and press conference coordination. Our extensive database of local and national media contacts will help your news make headlines.

Communications & Marketing

Our team’s creative and technical writing skills can help with content creation for websites, social media, speech writing and marketing materials. We provide media buying services and are fluent in the language of online advertising. Let us help you with your next video production, social media campaign or photo shoot!

Professional Development

From media interview training to executive coaching and strategic planning, AgriBiz is a trusted source for expertise and guidance. Our team also collaborates with human resources experts to provide a wide range of structural support and direction.

Culinary Services & Networking

We are well versed in nutritional analysis, food photography, recipe & cookbook development, marketing and promotions and can organize your culinary events and recipe demos (video, live demos or television appearances). Or let us connect you to the right influencer to help promote your food business, industry or product. Our greatest assets are our reputation and our relationships.

Executive Management

We provide experienced interim or permanent executive and c-suite management services to businesses, associations and non-profits alike. Our leadership expertise can fill critical roles during times of change, crisis and growth or simply manage daily operations. By providing a detailed review of policies and operations we strive to refine business practices and foster organizational and team development.

Or contact us and we’ll tailor a package to fit your needs! If we don’t have what you’re looking for, chances are we know the person who does!

A Hive of Activity

Our Portfolio

Meet the Bees

Adele Buettner

Chief Inspiration Officer

Adele Buettner

Chief Inspiration Officer

Likes: productive meetings, bracelets and chocolate.

Dislikes: people who don't bring chocolate to meetings.

Liz Allen

Client Experience & Logistics Ninja

Liz Allen

Client Experience & Logistics Ninja

Likes: 70’s music, impressionist paintings, Brussels sprouts, and salted caramel with dark chocolate.

Dislikes: strawberry ice cream, carob, and wind of every kind.

D. John LaClare

Amazingly Inventive Facilitator

D. John LaClare

Amazingly Inventive Facilitator

Likes: harbouring the only AgriBiz “Y” Chromosome.

Dislikes: minus wind chills particularly when “Y” forgets to bring chocolate to the office!

Denise Winslow

Number Cruncher Extraordinaire

Denise Winslow

Number Cruncher Extraordinaire

Likes: grandchildren and chocolate.

Dislikes: grandchildren on chocolate!

Janice Beaudry

The Numbers Gatekeeper

Janice Beaudry

The Numbers Gatekeeper

Likes: Caramilk s’mores when camping, fishing, classic rock.

Dislikes: winter, rap.

The Significant Others

Masters of Many Skills

The Significant Others

Masters of Many Skills

Likes: contracting with creative and innovative Bizzznesses.

Dislikes: missed deadlines and brainstorming without chocolate.

The 4 Cs

Culture, Community, Commitment… and Chocolate!

We believe it’s important to like what you do.

This is our story …

AgriBiz began in 1993 with a big dream, one small contract and a whole lot of hard work, fun and chocolate!

We are particular about the way we do business. Balance, openness, excellence, professionalism, teamwork and collaboration… these are more than just words to us. We challenge ourselves.

And we celebrate success.

We are active volunteers, and have served in leadership roles for local, provincial and national organizations, such as the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, Prairieland Park, SaskTel Centre, Canadian Western Agribition and Agriculture in the Classroom (Sask). We’re proud to have served our community through supporting the following organizations:

Canadian Centre for Food Integrity
Canadian Farm Writers Association
Canadian Women in Food
City of Saskatoon, Municipal Review Committee
Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
International Association of Culinary Professionals
International Foodservice Editorial Council
NSBA (North Sask Business Association)
Regina Chef’s Association
Soroptimists International
WESK (Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan) Advisory Committee on Women Entrepreneurship
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
YXE Chefs Association

Our focus is people: the amazing people we collaborate with and our wonderful clients who make coming to work each day fun and exciting. Our passion is food. Farming is the root of the food industry and we are proud of the part we play in it.

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Our Clients

Big or not so big, local or national, our client list is as diverse as our services.