Kristjan Hebert

Kristjan Hebert

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Regina, Saskatchewan

Founder & President | Business Growth, Agriculture and Farming Expert

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KRISTJAN HEBERT BIOGRAPHY

Kristjan Hebert is the visionary leader, President and CEO of The Hebert Group, a suite of agricultural enterprises that includes Hebert Grain Ventures, Maverick Ag, Farmer Coach, and the Deep Roots Foundation. The legacy mission of Hebert Group is to improve the quality of soil, financial stability, team dynamics, community contribution, and industry benchmarks for generations to come. This commitment to excellence garnered the group the 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Hebert Grain Ventures, managed by Kristjan Hebert, is a 30,000-acre grain and oilseed operation in Southeast Saskatchewan. This entity serves as the parent corporation, pioneering advancements in agricultural technology and management practices.

Herbert Grain Ventures collaborates synergistically with Maverick Ag, a business risk management and consulting firm located in both Saskatoon and Moosomin. Maverick Ag, under Kristjan’s guidance, functions as a vital intermediary between Hebert Grain Ventures and the wider agricultural industry, offering invaluable insights derived from both setbacks and successes, all aimed at disrupting industry conventions.

Another innovative initiative led by Kristjan Hebert is Farmer Coach, a one-of-a-kind, ongoing business management program tailored specifically for primary producers. This program features courses grounded in practical strategies that are tested and approved by experienced farm managers and entrepreneurs.

Kristjan Hebert is well known for his thought leadership when it comes to agriculture, scaling, farming innovation and business growth. Kristjan is a Certified Public Accountant and has gained significant experience working at MNP.

As Chairman of Global Ag Risk Solutions and a graduate of Texas A&M’s Executive Program for Agricultural Producers, he leverages his diverse skill set to serve as a trusted advisor in the industry. His celebrated presentation, “10 Key Successful Qualities for Business Growth: Lessons Learned on the Farm,” has equipped many professionals with the tools they need to improve their profitability.

With a deep-rooted passion for agriculture, Kristjan Hebert leverages data analytics, human resource management, and cutting-edge technology to drive efficiencies and implement sustainable practices in agriculture. Kristjan constantly seeks to challenge the status quo, resulting in an agile, forward-thinking operation capable of adapting to market trends and environmental variables.

As for awards and recognitions, Kristjan Hebert’s contributions to agriculture and business management haven’t gone unnoticed. In 2020, he was honored with the Top Producer of the Year award, becoming the first Canadian to receive this distinguished accolade. The following year, he was granted the Climate Positive Leader Award from Corteva Agriscience. Kristjan’s reputation as a trailblazer in the field is further solidified by endorsements from industry leaders, such as Danny Klinefelter of TEPAP, who regards him as “one of the most progressive young farmers he knows.”

Built on a foundation of family values, the Hebert Group involves Kristjan’s parents, wife, two children, and a dedicated team of full-time and seasonal employees. Under Kristjan Hebert’s leadership, the organization continues to make impactful strides in agriculture, business risk management, and community betterment.

Kristjan Hebert Related Media

Media Interview

Canada's Farm Show Regina SK

SBC

Canada's Farm Show 2022 - Interview with Kristjan Hebert
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Media Interview

Conversations That Matter

SBC

Why farming is a risky business (w/ Kristjan Hebert, Managing Partner of Hebert Grain Ventures)
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Media Interview

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wilson Acton

Farm Equipment - New vs. used, sizing and tech with Kristjan Hebert
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Podcast

Canada's Podcast

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Mario Toneguzzi

Solving Agriculture’s Puzzles – Respect the Past, Grow the Future

Podcast

Future of Agriculture

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Tim Hammerich

FoA 342: Leading from the farm: insights from farmer innovators

Podcast

UNpopular farmer

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SBC

Episode 3: Chasing Unicorns

Kristjan Hebert Related Content

Articles & Magazine Feature

High-tech helps Canadian farmers face the future with confidence

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Kristjan Hebert is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is on the Speakers Bureau of Canada’s experts roster. But first and foremost, Mr. Hebert is a farmer managing 26,000 acres in southeast Saskatchewan that produces grain and oilseed. He was born and raised a farmer and hopes that one day his children, aged six and nine, will follow in his footsteps. But for that to happen, Mr. Hebert knows he needs to bequeath them a farming operation that is financially and environmentally sustainable – and it’s one of the main reasons why he has embraced innovation and digitization. Recognized as one of the best young minds in Canadian agriculture, Mr....
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Articles & Magazine Feature

Environmental focus meets resistance

The Western Producer

SASKATOON — Producers delivered a blunt message to Canada’s agriculture ministers last week, saying their sustainability lies largely in policymakers’ hands and the ministers have to get it right. A panel told the annual federal-provincial-territorial meeting that governments must look at what farmers and ranchers are already doing with regard to environmental practices and then at areas that need improvement. Kristjan Hebert, who farms 22,000 acres near Moosomin, Sask., said greater collaboration would be ideal. “My message was that the only risk that actually can keep me up at night is policy, and so that they really need to understand that they hold a hammer big enough...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

Executive Coaching Program Provides Expert Advice for Canadian Farmers

Farms.com

A new coaching program for Canadian farmers will empower producers to improve their finances, business risk management policies and, most importantly, create a community of knowledge sharing and collaboration. Farmer Coach is the first comprehensive and continuous business management program in Canada designed specifically for primary producers. The program is part of the Hebert Group, which includes Hebert Grain Ventures, a large western Canadian grain operation, and Maverick Ag, an agricultural insurance and financial consulting company. Led by Hebert Group’s Chief Financial Officer, Evan Shout, and President, Kristjan Hebert, Farmer Coach bridges the gap that exists between...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

Seven Prairies entrepreneurs receive top EY award

Cision

Seven Prairies businesses that are leading our economic vitality and finding new solutions to the world's growing challenges have been recognized as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Prairies winners. Congratulations to the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Prairies winners. (CNW Group/EY (Ernst & Young)) Congratulations to the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Prairies winners. (CNW Group/EY (Ernst & Young)) "Each one of this year's winners is carving their own unique path with unconventional thinking and unbounded ambition," says Rob Jolley, Entrepreneur Of The Year Prairies Program Co-Director. "These leaders are unstoppable. They're channelling innovation and operating with purpose...
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Kristjan Hebert Topic Presentations

Tomorrow's Farm: What Is the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?

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  • Sustainability is garnering a lot of attention these days, but it’s been a core value at Hebert Grain Ventures since the farm’s beginnings. At HGV, the team has never fallen into the trap of, “We’ve always done it this way.” Under the leadership of Kristjan Hebert, HGV continues to implement new practices that are beneficial for both the business and the environment.

    In this presentation, Kristjan will share the HGV approaches to sustainable agriculture involving soil preservation, zero tillage, cover crops and a range of new digital and data tools. He will provide a look at the farm of the future and the innovations that will reduce emissions, increase production and create a thriving sector for generations to come.

Running A Successful Farming Operation: Myths Vs Facts

10 Key Principles for Business Growth: Lessons Learned On the Farm

Baby Steps To Bigger Profits: the 5% Rule and the Effects of Incremental Improvements On Your Bottom Line

Kristjan Hebert Speaking Testimonials

If you don’t know Kristjan, a heads up… he’s helping to make Saskatchewan the Silicon Valley of ag. Consider him Farmer 5.0, an entrepreneur of the land who’s taking the 4th Industrial Revolution into the fifth dimension of climate.

John Stackhouse

Senior Vice-President
Office of the CEO, RBC

It was a privilege to moderate a recent panel discussion where Kristjan was one of the speakers. He is a top-notch, inspirational speaker who draws on his experience as a professional accountant, successful entrepreneur, and leader in the agricultural sector. Kristjan added a great deal of value for our attendees, and he effectively engaged the audience while sharing his story in a truly authentic way. I would highly recommend Kristjan as a thought leader in ag, leadership, and innovation. Thanks again Kristjan!

Jennifer Marlowe, CPA

Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada)

Kristjan Hebert Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Kristjan Hebert Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

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