b"you kind of get the general picture, but the fine details might be miss-ing. And as we take steps up that adoption curve, the resolution of that screen gets stronger, and you get to see more detail.DONT BE AFRAID TO PICKUP THE PHONEName:Mira van BurckOrg: SeCanJob: Marketing Rep, SouthernAlberta/Southern SaskatchewanAge: 27How did you first get involved MIRA VAN BURCK (left) & MADISON SPYKwith SeCan?I finished a degree in agriculture and resource economics at the University of Alberta in 2018 and I decided to do some travelling. I was in a hostel in Bangkok, Thailand, when I heard about the position. I got all my refer-ences and everything all together, and two months later I was starting. That was June of 2018. JEREMY BOYCHYN MACKENZIE COLLETTEAdvice for others looking to enter the marketing profession?Always ask questions and wonderId go back to agriculture. I actuallyAnd get ready to work super long why. You dont have to know every- applied here for a summer position,hours in the spring.thing. Be honest and say, Hey, thatsand I didnt get the job. I applied a great question. I dont know yourfor a different one, and ended upGETTING INVOLVEDanswer, but I will find out and wegetting student position with Peter can revisit this. Also, don't be afraidEntz, assistant vice-president of seedName:Kara Nadeauto pick up the phone. I feel like ourand traits. Then I started in fertilizer,Org: Nadeau Seeds (Manitoba)generation can get so nervous to pickwhich is where I am now.Job: Sales, Marketing & Farmup the phone to talk to people.OperationsWhats most exciting for you aboutAge: 32UTILIZING NUTRIENTS BETTER working on the nutrient side of things?With my knowledge of farming IveHow did you get into this?Name:Mackenzie Collette really been able to see how and whyIve always had a passion for plants Org: Richardson (Manitoba) nutrients work on the farm and whatand agriuclture and my interest was Job: Fertilizer Coordinator nutrients fit into what situations. Westrengthened by the wisdom passed Age: 23 often think that fertilizer is just ferti- down from my parents. lizer, but were learning more every What sparked your interest in this? day about the science of it and howAdvice for others?Agriculture has always been part ofwe can better utilize these inputs. Get involved. Thats the way to really my life. I did a Bachelor of Commercemake a difference. I am part of the degree at the University of Manitoba,Advice? Seeds Canada Communications & but I always kind of assumed thatBe ready for a steep learning curve.Advocacy Committee. Being involved 8GERMINATION.CAJULY 2021"