Wade Barnes

Wade Barnes is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Edge, and has served as a member of our Board since formation.

His roots began in rural Manitoba, where his passion for agriculture started at an early age. Since founding Farmers Edge, he has quickly become known as a motivational force in the agricultural industry. Facing disruption head on, Mr. Barnes bridged technology with agronomy to lead the development of a fully connected digital agricultural ecosystem in support of global sustainability and food traceability. He is a seasoned leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and deep agronomic roots that keep his sights on the needs of farmers and agribusinesses worldwide. Mr. Barnes has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including World Economic Forum’s Top 30 Technology Pioneers, Precision Ag Institute’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) of the Year. Prior to founding Farmers Edge, Mr. Barnes held a position as a Territory Manager at United Grain Growers.

Mr. Barnes holds an Agribusiness diploma from Assiniboine Community College and has been recognized with their Distinguished Alumni award.