Fire Protection Services PFP Canada, 559 10 Street East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 7J6, CA

Ray Redfern, founder and president, started Redfern Farm Services in 1972 in Rivers, Man., and now operates 11 locations in southwestern Manitoba. Growing up on a family farm near Kenton, Redfern eventually went on to attend the University of Manitoba, completing his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, with majors in soil science and economics. He's a certified professional agrologist and has held designation with the Canadian Consulting Agrologist Association. Ray is also active in the operations of Redfern Family Farms; providing seed and commercial production of small grains, oilseeds and pulse crops including soybeans, and forages. He's also the president and partner of Redsper Enterprises Ltd., located in Rivers, Man., which is a certified seed retailer, providing extensive seed processing and which provides specialized seed treatment programs.