FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2025
Winnipeg, MB – August 25, 2025 – BrettYoung™ is delighted to announce that Peter Entz will join its Board of Directors effective Sep 1, 2025.
Peter brings a wealth of experience having worked at Richardson International for 28 years, most recently as Assistant Vice President of Seed and Traits. Prior to joining Richardson in 1997, he held various research and extension roles in the private and public sector. Peter has also served on the SeCan Board of Directors supporting the commercialization of improved seed varieties.
“We’re excited to add Peter’s decades of experience in the ag retail space to our Board, says Calvin Sonntag, Executive Chairman for BrettYoung. “We welcome his breadth of experience across the supply chain, as well as strategic insights in seeds and inoculants that are a perfect complement to our business.”
Peter Entz added, “I have had a longstanding relationship with BrettYoung and its shareholders over the years and welcome the opportunity to contribute to its continued success in this new capacity.”
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About BrettYoung
BrettYoung is a privately held, family-owned agribusiness with headquarters in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Proud of our 90 year history in agriculture, we employ approximately 250 people in several processing and distribution facilities across Canada and in various sales territories throughout North America serving customers in three distinct markets: (1) forage and turf products that serve domestic and international markets; (2) crop input solutions to Canadian and US farmers, including BrettYoung™ brand canola, forage, corn, and soybean seed and biologicals; and (3) professional turf and reclamation products and services across Canada.
For more information about this announcement contact:
Erik Dyck, CEO
Brett-Young Seeds Limited
P: 1-800-665-5015
www.brettyoung.ca
BrettYoung is a trademark of Brett-Young Seeds Limited.