Soil Solutions Series with Glen Rabenberg and Dr. Tom Dykstra. Check out their video series! Aren’t these two just the best!?! Couldn’t you just listen to them all day? The Conference will be an amazing opportunity to see these two guys in person, man to man, talkin’ soil.

Glen Rabenberg

Glen Rabenberg is an internationally known speaker, soil expert, CEO, and organic farmer. His areas of expertise are soil remediation, high quality crop production, organic farming practices, and animal health. He explains through storytelling and humour how simply correcting the cause can decrease a farmer’s input costs, improve crop quality, build soil resiliency, and restore the agro-ecosystem.

Glen is often called on to speak at industry events to present on the subject of soil compaction, water penetration, organic weed control, crop quality, and animal health.

Prior to becoming involved in soil restoration, Glen’s journey began in the animal pharmaceutical industry. Many of the diseases he was employed to treat were the result of nutritional deficiencies from the grains and forages the animals were consuming. Glen has proven that by increasing the oxygen content of the soil and building the carbon content of the plant, we can correct the cause of most agricultural problems rather than react to their symptoms.

Glen maintains his third generation organic farm in Bancroft, SD. He is CEO of Soil Works LLC, extensively travels the world speaking on soil restoration, and is the innovator behind GSR Calcium.

Dr. Thomas Dykstra

Dr. Thomas Dykstra is the Laboratory Director of his own lab, Dykstra Laboratories in Gainesville, Florida, USA. For 27 years, he has studied bioelectromagnetics (how electromagnetic fields affect life), especially as it relates to insects. He holds entomology degrees from Cornell University as well as the University of Florida and has been awarded eight patents. Dr. Dykstra consults for farmers, agricultural companies, tech firms, attorneys, international governments, and insurance agencies. He has visited three continents and presents lectures on diverse topics covering entomology, olfactory physiology, biophysics, paramagnetism, neurobiology, and biological antennae. In terms of active research, Dr. Dykstra deciphered the insect olfactory code back in 2016 and characterizes chemoreceptors for various medical and agricultural insect pests. He teaches both farmers and agricultural consultants how to raise healthy crops for their families and for profit.

At the 2025 Producer’s Conference:
Talk #1: Insect Pest Succession as It Relates to Declining Crop Health
Talk #2: Sugar in Agriculture: from Carbon to Brix

Serge Caston
Sales Team Lead, ABiTEP GmbH

Serge Caston is a sales leader and biologist with extensive experience in agricultural innovation and crop management. As the Sales Team Lead at ABiTEP GmbH, Serge brings a wealth of knowledge in biostimulants and sustainable farming practices to the 2025 Producers Conference.

Serge Caston is the Sales Team Lead at ABiTEP GmbH, a pioneering company in agricultural biostimulants that has its roots in a German research center for biotechnology founded in the 1950s. With a Master's degree in Biology from the University of Düsseldorf, Serge specialized in rhizobacteria and their role in improving plant growth and pathogen resistance. His diverse background includes roles as Crop Hardware Manager at INFARM and various positions in urban farming and crop operations. Serge's expertise lies in sustainable agriculture, particularly in phosphorus mobilization crucial for fruiting crops. At ABiTEP, he leads product management and development of innovative biostimulants that enhance nutrient efficiency and crop resilience.

Ed Kelly

Ed Kelly is President of Kelly Research Technologies, a second-generation family business that has been manufacturing top quality radionic instruments for 46 years. Ed is uniquely qualified in the field of radionics, with a lifetime of experience building instruments, conducting research, and sharing articles, books, and classes on the world of subtle energy. Ed will be talking all about Finding Energy. The world around us is a living tapestry of energy and vibration. KRT President Ed Kelly will point out some of the ways we perceive and use this energy in daily life, then share tips and techniques for improving our connection to this boundless resource.

Cindy Moline (CEO at Back To Your Roots – Opening Remarks)

In 2006, Cindy established Back To Your Roots Soil Solutions Inc. Equipped with no more than a refractometer, a minivan, some calcium and a passion for growing nutrient dense food, Cindy began her quest. She has spent hundreds of hours walking fields with producers and studying under the leaders in soil science. This led to the development of an environmentally conscious and common-sense program that addresses imbalances and corrects the problem rather than reacting to the symptoms.

Greg Moline

From the town of Canwood, SK, Greg was raised on the family farm where he developed his rural roots and an appreciation for the important work that all farmers dedicate themselves to. After leaving the family farm in his early adult years, he successfully forged his path in several industries where he became well-traveled and well-versed. This variety of experience coincidentally led him back to agriculture where he found the purpose of his work was strongest. He shut down his reputable construction company and diverted all efforts to this new direction.

Greg’s commitment to agricultural business started at the Soil Food Web in the early 2000’s. Working with Elaine Ingham and other big industry names, he often felt everyone he was working with only had a piece to the puzzle and no one had a complete solution to remedying soil health issues that directly affect farmers and their bottom lines. With lack of continuity and support for alternative solutions, Greg began working on a systems-based approach to correcting the cause of soil health concerns. After meeting pivotal people like Glen Rabenberg and Steve Weston, the picture began to become clear. Many years of trials and tribulations that were driven by genuine curiosity and perseverance, resulted in Greg achieving his goal. Providing effective products and philosophies to producers who are looking to regain control of their farms and rejuvenate the health of their soils.

20 years later, Greg lives on a 60-acre Saskatoon berry farm in Leduc County, AB, with his manufacturing business being established on the adjacent land. His goal of building his own manufacturing facility was achieved by January 2021 where he can now concentrate his efforts with the facilities required to ensure its success. He remains passionate about educating producers and pushing the knowledge base forward towards a future where farmers have regained control of their land and its output. With an uncertain future ahead of us, this dedication and knowledge comes at a critical time.

Lorne Muller (Conference Emcee)

Lorne Muller grew up in the Swan River Valley of Manitoba and knew he wanted to farm since being a kid. He worked along side his father and grandfather and later, his wife Monica, after their marriage in the late 80’s. As their own family arrived, it was important that everyone helped as they could, to understand where the food supply came from.

Quality of food became an important factor in their family. As their years of farming continued, watching the land they farmed become harder, while plant residues took longer to decompose, it became apparent that the soil was not working like it used to or as it should. The concept of producing quality food on soil that was not working properly was a concern that could not be ignored. ‘Something had to change!’

After almost 2 years of looking and researching what needed to change in their soil, they came into contact with Back to Your Roots Soil Solutions. After much discussion, the decision was made to try their product. The wait time between application in the fall and seeding time in spring was one of apprehension and anticipation. However, after seeing the difference in the soil changing, that turned to excitement. Over the next few years as the soil came back to life, there was a change in passion and working part time with BTYR became part of the farming operation. Telling others what was able to happen in their soil became the focus of their future. Producing quality, nutrient dense food was very possible by paying attention to soil health!

As their family grew up, it became apparent that each child wanted to pursue their own passions. Plans for retiring from farming were put into place. Having used the BTYR program for 12 years, plans for working full time with BTYR became the goal. This involved re-locating into a more central part of the province to be able to serve all of Manitoba better.

The farm is now rented out and the community of LaSalle is where they now call home. Lorne and Monica welcome the opportunity to work with farmers to improve their soil health, just as they themselves experienced.