North Battleford Regional Office

Alison Fransoo, PAg, Agri-Environmental Specialist

Alison enjoys working with producers and industry to help provide current information on environmental best management practices and assist in improving resiliency and sustainability in farming operations. She most recently was a crop extension specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture and brings with her a wealth of knowledge from over 25 years of experience in the agriculture industry. Alison currently farms with her husband in the area and is an agriculture graduate from the University of Saskatchewan.

Jenifer Heyden, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist

Jenifer is passionate about animal nutrition and forage/livestock relationships under different management systems. As a livestock and feed extension specialist, Jenifer is a source of information for producers and the agriculture industry on livestock nutrition, livestock utilization of feed and forage resources, livestock production and management. Jenifer has 15 years of experience in livestock and forage management and has a bachelor of science in agriculture and a master of science in beef cattle genomics from the University of Alberta, focused on nutrition and genetics.

Quinton Cubbon, Crops Extension Specialist

Quinton has a strong agriculture background built on his experiences working on the farm in the North Battleford area for the last 10 years. He strives to support producers in succeeding by giving strong agronomic advice on 4R fertility, pest identification and overall agronomic issues. His experience ranges from farming, retail agronomy, small plot research and field scale research. He received his bachelor of science in agriculture majoring in agronomy from the University of Saskatchewan.

Jacqueline Drieschner, MSc, PAg, CCA – Agri-Environmental Specialist

Jacqueline is motivated to assist farmers and ranchers in finding science-based solutions that align with their goals and support the sustainability of their agricultural businesses. She brings over five years of private industry experience to her role and is an advocate for advancing the agriculture industry through research and producer technology extension. Raised on a cow-calf operation in northwest Saskatchewan, Jacqueline understands the challenges and opportunities producers face. In her role, she works closely with producers to implement beneficial management practices that improve soil health, water quality and biodiversity while supporting resiliency in their operations. Jacqueline holds a bachelor of science in agriculture with a major in crop science and a minor in soil science, as well as a master of science in animal science, both from the University of Saskatchewan.

Japjyot Singh Sandhu, BSc, AAg, Crops Extension Intern

Japjyot specializes in agronomy and is committed to helping producers achieve optimal crop yields. As a crops extension intern, he delivers up-to-date information on crop production, soil fertility and integrated pest management strategies. During the growing season, Japjyot supports provincial insect and disease monitoring initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate data collection. He brings valuable experience in GIS, as well as soil, weed and crop research, complemented by a bachelor of science in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, with a primary focus on agronomy.

Christina James, M.Sc., Livestock and Feed Extension Intern

Christina is dedicated to supporting livestock producers in managing and improving their herds. As a livestock and feed extension intern, she provides valuable guidance on silage and barley production, reproduction, animal welfare and herd health management. Christina holds a bachelor of science in agriculture with a major in animal bioscience and a master of science in ruminant (dairy) nutrition, both earned at the University of Saskatchewan.

Melissa Welford, Regional Services Representative

Melissa provides administrative support and customer service to the Ministry of Agriculture in North Battleford. Melissa resides on a grain farm with her family and has been working with the public service since 2008. Her past work experience includes client service and office management and she has a business diploma from SIAST.

Jenny Ruazol, Administrative Assistant

Jenny worked primarily in customer service and food retail sectors before joining the Ministry of Agriculture in North Battleford as an administrative assistant. In her role, Jenny provides administrative support and customer service to the public. She moved to Canada in 2018 from the Philippines for work. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from a university in the Philippines and this year she received a diploma in medical office assistant from ABM College in Calgary, Alberta.

Contact Us

North Battleford - Ministry of Agriculture

Phone	306-446-7962

Fax	306-446-7447
Mailing Address	A131-1192-102nd Street, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1E9