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Weyburn Regional Office

Shiela Miller, BSA, AAg, Agriculture Programs Specialist

Shiela Miller
As an agriculture programs specialis, Shiela helps producers find opportunities for their operation through agriculture programming and services that supports their operational goals. She is passionate about building public trust in the industry through promoting best management practices and engaging youth about the agriculture industry. Before joining the ministry, Shiela has had previous experience working in retail agronomy. She attained her bachelor of science in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan with a major in agronomy.

Natasha Wilkie, BSA, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist

Natasha Wilkie
As a livestock and feed extension specialist, Natasha is a source of information for producers and the agriculture industry on water quality, livestock nutrition and production. Natasha has 10 years of experience working with livestock producers, ranging from nutrition to forages and legislation to industry needs. Natasha is passionate about Saskatchewan’s livestock industry, in particular the practicalities of livestock management. Natasha has a bachelor of science in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, with a major in animal science.

Augustine Osei, PhD, PAg, Crops Extension Specialist

Augustine Osei
With years of experience as an agronomist and over a decade of research experience in sustainable soil nutrient management and crop production, Augustine brings a wealth of agronomic and research expertise. He is passionate about helping producers achieve long-term success through the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. As a crops extension specialist, Augustine provides technical information on all aspects of soil fertility, crop management, environmental stewardship, and pest and weed control. Augustine holds a doctorate in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, a master of science in soil science from the University of Saskatchewan, and a bachelor of science in agricultural science (majoring in soil science) from the University of Ghana.

McKenzie Paget, BSA, AAg, Agri-Environmental Specialist

McKenzie Paget
McKenzie is passionate about the livestock industry and enjoys working with producers to improve their long-term sustainability. As an agri-environmental specialist, McKenzie works with farmers and ranchers to implement environmental best management practices on their operations, such as converting marginal land to perennial forage and cross-fencing to better manage riparian areas. McKenzie comes from a ranching background and with that, years of experience. She completed her bachelor of agriculture with a major in animal science from the University of Saskatchewan where she focused on cow-calf management.

Luke Jorgensen, BSA, AAg – Range Management Extension Specialist

Luke Jorgensen
Luke is committed to helping producers enhance the economic and ecological potential of their hay and pasture land. As a range management extension specialist, Luke offers producers advice on forage and pasture production and management, including invasive weed control, forage establishment and rejuvenation, and grazing management. Luke was raised on a cow/calf operation near Fort Vermilion, Alberta, and holds a degree in agricultural biology from the University of Saskatchewan.

Karen Hennig, Regional Services Representative

Karen Hennig
Karen provides front-line customer service to our producers and provides administrative support to the office. She was raised on a mixed farm outside of Weyburn, and joined the Ministry of Agriculture in July 2019. Karen has 30 years of extensive administrative experience within the provincial oil sector, Ministry of Social Services and Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan.

Sharon Ivan, Administrative Assistant

Sharon Ivan
Sharon provides part-time customer service and administrative support to the regional service representative and extension specialists in the Weyburn office. Sharon strives to assist producers by creating a relationship of trust and loyalty with all clients and office staff. Upon graduation from what is now the Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Sharon has worked in the administrative field for 35 years, with the past 24 years spent working in the education sector. Sharon and her husband operate a mixed farm near Weyburn.

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