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Jay Bruggencate

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Grains and Oilseed Farmer, Owner / Operator at XJ- Holdings Inc.
📍 Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Jay is a grain and oilseed farmer and co-owner of Vector Grain near Lacombe, Alberta. A University of Saskatchewan alumnus with P. Ag. and C. C. A. certifications, he has a deep background in precision agriculture, having founded Farmers Edge Wes. He focuses on sustainable, high-quality food production through innovative farming and business practices.

Outside of work, Jay is a family man who enjoys camping and skiing with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children. He is a supporter of his local community, particularly through his familys active involvement with 4-H programs.

He returned to full-time farming through a unique joint venture, where two non-related families successfully took over a century-old farm operation.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Grains and Oilseed Farmer, Owner / Operator
Job Level
Junior
Location
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
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Precision Agriculture
He is a pioneer in variable-rate technology and founded Farmers Edge Wes to bring precision agronomy consulting to the industry.
Farm Business Strategy
He co-owns Vector Grain, a successful joint venture between two non-related families, and advocates for using professional advisors for succession and business planning.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Grains and Oilseed Farmer, Owner / Operator
XJ- Holdings Inc.
10-2016 - 10-2024
Farm Business Co-Owner
Vector Grain
1-2011 - 3-2015
Western Regional Manager
Farmers Edge
9-2007 - 12-2010
Founder
Farmers Edge West
9-2004
Precision Agronomy Consultant
Demeter Solutions
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Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science
University of Saskatchewan
1990 - 1993
Diploma
Red Deer Polytechnic
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