Keith has been involved in research, agronomy work, plant breeding and general development of the industry since Hemp was licensed in 1998.
Keith Watson BSA, PAg(rt), Associate Plant Breeder was Agrologist and Agronomist and Diversification Specialist with the Province of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture, with an office in Dauphin, Manitoba. As a part of that role was the Provincial Industrial Hemp Specialist for 15 years. Retired from Manitoba Agriculture in 2013. Keith was the team leader during that time for the Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation (PCDF) that is headquartered in Roblin doing applied research in the Northwest part of Manitoba being the lead agency in Manitoba doing agronomy research on a wide range of crops including Hemp.
Associate Plant Breeder for Parkland Industrial Hemp Growers, Dauphin for 19 years. Numerous excellent dual purpose hemp varieties developed.
Director with Hemp Sense since its conception in 2015.