Wendy grew up, as the 5th generation, on the McConnell family cattle and grain farm, near Gladstone. She attended the University of Manitoba and graduated with a degree in Agronomy, in 1998. Wendy has worked with Western Manitoba farmers, as an agronomist for 25 years. Currently, she enjoys crop scouting, soil sampling, and making recommendations as an Independent Crop Consultant, with 360 Ag Consulting, in the Parkland. Wendy resides at Gilbert Plains, MB and has 2 daughters, KC (19) and Connelly (14), with her favorite farmer; her husband Brian. Wendy loves to be a cheerleader for Agriculture and has served on the Agrologist Manitoba and Prairie Certified Crop Advisors Boards. Wendy was awarded as the 2019 Certified Crop Advisor of the Year for the Prairie Region, and the 2020 Agronomist of the Year from the Canadian Association of Agri Retailers.