DeMARS, Cassandra

Cassandra is third generation on her family’s commercial cow/calf operation near Webb, SK. The DeMars’ Ranch focuses heavily on native pasture management and the importance of preserving the eco-system of the Sandhills which is home to the herd. From a young age Cassandra has been involved with the family operation, such as checking cows at calving time, feeding, and assisting in the overall animal health plan of the herd. Her passion for the beef industry led her to pursue a BSc in Animal Science from the University of Saskatchewan. There she was able to further expand her knowledge of livestock production as well as focus on business management and marketing. During her tenure of study, she gained valuable experience working at the U of S Dairy Facility, and in the summer months as a Forage Research Student with the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC), and as a Assistant Relationship Manager Summer Student with Farm Credit Canada. These opportunities have given Cassandra a ‘big picture’ view of the industry.

After completion of her degree, Cassandra moved back to Southwest Saskatchewan to work on the ranch while her father was recovering from injury. He has since returned to ranching full time and Cassandra has moved into her current role as a Relationship Manager with Farm Credit Canada in Lloydminster, SK. There she enjoys working with customers to help them understand and reach their operations goals as well as support the Canadian agriculture industry. Cassandra is always looking for opportunities to promote the beef industry and is a volunteer for the Classroom Agriculture Program and has spoken on behalf of Ag More Than Ever at local agriculture events. She is still actively involved in her family’s cattle operation and eventually would like to move back to the ranch full time.

As a Relationship Manager with FCC I provide financing to primary Ag producers for any farm related purposes.