Jeff Holmes

Contact Jeff at jeff@holmesagro.com.

As the General Manager of Holmes Agro, Jeff has been providing leadership in the agricultural industry for more than 30 years. He began his career with a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Guelph, and from there, furthered his management skills by completing another diploma from Humber College. Jeff is well experienced with vegetable crops including carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes, as well as traditional cash crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat and forage crops.

            Shane Williams                  

Contact Shane at shane@holmesagro.com

Shane graduated from the University of Guelph in 1993 with a degree in Ag Economics. With a balanced knowledge and understanding in the field of cash crop production, Shane’s passion for agriculture helps him to motivate growers to strive to reach their maximum economic production within their operation.  Based out of the Orangeville location, Shane’s hands on experience in his daily activities within his own cash crop and beef operation, along with previous work experience within the industry, helps to bring a solutions-based methodology to producers working with Holmes Agro.

Nicole Holmes

Contact Nicole at Nicole@holmesagro.com

Nicole attended Ridgetown College and graduated in 2013 with a Diploma in Agriculture. She grew up on her families farm near Seaforth growing corn, beans and wheat. Nicole has been involved in many aspects of the business including customer service, working with the Myfarm software and assisting with agronomy questions. She started working with Holmes Agro in the Fall of 2016.

Amanda Hermans

Contact Amanda at amanda@holmesagro.com

 Amanda grew up in the Ottawa Valley with a passion for agriculture and agronomy. She graduated from the University of Guelph in the spring of 2022 with a Certificate in Business and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Crop Science. Amanda started out attending the seed warehouse and scouting potatoes, eventually transitioning into an agronomy role. Her previous experience working with Granular, AgStudio, and other Precision Ag platforms has allowed her to also transition into Orangeville’s Precision Specialist role. Amanda’s passion for agriculture and desire to bridge the gap between consumers and producers helps her to strive for excellence and sustainability.

Travis Clarke

Contact Travis at travis@holmesagro.com

Travis grew up on a family dairy farm in Northumberland County.  Upon selling the quota in 2002, his family continued with cash crops and variety trials with various seed companies.  Travis graduated from the University of Guelph in the spring of 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Crop Science.  Travis joined the Holmes Agro team upon graduation and has been involved with the operation of custom application equipment, field scouting, GPS technology, as well as soil sampling. Since joining the Holmes Agro team, Travis achieved his CCA certification in 2014, and in February 2017 achieved his 4R Nutrient Management certification.  

Laura Shaw

Contact Laura at laura@holmesagro.com

 Laura joined the Holmes Agro team in the spring of 2020 after graduating from the University of Guelph with a Certificate of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Honours Agriculture. Laura started working in the Orangeville yard and scouting potatoes before moving towards an agronomy role. She is originally from the Teviotdale area where she grew up on her family's beef and cash crop farm. 

       Taylor Holmes                   

Contact Taylor at taylor@holmesagro.com

Taylor has worked with Holmes Agro since the age of fifteen, beginning in operations at the Orangeville location. Since then, Taylor has operated custom application equipment and performed crop scouting between school years. Starting full time in the spring of 2011, Taylor has now become a Certified Crop Advisor for the Redickville and Shelburne areas. His education consists of a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, and a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Agribusiness from Olds College

           Greg Hodgins                     

Contact Greg at greg@holmesagro.com

Greg graduated from the University of Guelph in 2002 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Agricultural Business. Greg has been involved in many aspects of the business including inventory management, customer service and the implementation and continuing development of the MyFarm Software system. As a Certified Crop Advisor, Greg consults with growers in the Holland Marsh on vegetable production, as well as growers in the Orangeville and Shelburne areas. 

         Scott Caughill                     

Contact Scott at scott@holmesagro.com

Scott is a 4-R Certified Crop Advisor, with a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. With the experience of working with Holmes Agro since 2001, Scott has a broad range of expertise in cash crop and vegetable production. While Scott works primarily with growers in Simcoe County through his role as manager of Holmes Agro's Stayner facility. Scott is in continuous pursuit of new ideas and techniques through continuing education opportunities in the industry and regularly implements these strategies in his own cash crop business.

John Lightle

Contact John at john@holmesagro.com

John Lightle is a 4-R certified crop advisor with a diploma in agriculture from the university of Guelph. John started his career in agriculture with Agrico Canada limited in Orangeville in 1988 which then became Holmes Agro in 1995. John has gained a lot of experience filling many roles with Holmes Agro over the years and is now working at the Stayner location as an agronomist and warehouse manager. John has a keen interest in the benefits of healthy soils and encourages the use of 4-R and best management practices to help our customers increase yields and achieve sustainable agriculture.

Lydia Noordegraaf

Contact Lydia at Lydia@holmesagro.com

Lydia started working with Holmes Agro as a Co-op student in 2010. She farms with her family in Clearview Township. Lydia attended Ridgetown College and graduated in 2012 with a Diploma in Agriculture. She continued her education at Olds College in Alberta and received a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Agribusiness in 2014. Lydia achieved her CCA certification in the spring of 2017.

Dennis Coffey

Contact Dennis at dennis@holmesagro.com 

Dennis graduated from the University of Guelph in 2019 with a Degree in Bachelor of Commerce for Agricultural Business. Dennis joined the Holmes Agro team in the Fall of 2019 in the Stayner location. He has experience as a field crop scout for two of the summers during university dealing with corn, soybeans, wheat, canola, alfalfa and edible beans as well as soil and tissue sampling. Dennis was also exposed to the Pioneer lineup including corn, soybeans, wheat, canola, alfalfa and inoculant during two summer work terms. Dennis comes from a dairy and cash crop farm near Arthur ON. 

Brooklyn Hughes

Contact Brooklyn at brooklyn@holmesagro.com

Brooklyn started with Holmes Agro in the spring of 2019 as a summer student blending fertilizer and crop scouting. Brooklyn studied at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and graduated with a Diploma in Agriculture in 2021. Since finishing school Brooklyn has moved into an agronomy role at the Stayner location.