Working Together withShur-Gro Farm Services Ltd.

Ron Helwer and his family have owned agriculture-related businesses since 1952. In 1968, Ron moved his family moved to Brandon to become a Shell agent selling fuel, fertilizer and farm supplies and that’s when Shur-Gro Farm Services was established. Over the years, the company experienced steady growth by adding new locations and equipment.

In the 1990s, through a series of acquisitions and partnerships, Munro Farm Supplies was added. Shur-Gro and Munro have operated as one business unit since the early 2000s, with 11 locations in southern Manitoba. The company’s most recent venture is a partnership with South East Seeds Inc. of Niverville and Dugald. In 2018, Shur-Gro will celebrate it’s 50th year in business and Munro will celebrate it’s 60th year.

“The secret to our success is embodied by our company motto ‘servicing your growing needs’,” says Ron. “When your customer succeeds so do you, so look after your customer and they will look after you. That’s a philosophy that continues to guide us in our day-to-day customer relationships.”

Ron is excited about agriculture’s future and will continue to manage his business to be a ready resource for customers by investing in infrastructure, technology and well-qualified, enthusiastic staff.

Working Together

Shur-Gro considers MNP a key strategic partner and friend; collaborating and providing invaluable business advice for the past 50 years. MNP has been instrumental in Shur-Gro’s ongoing success by helping with structuring and acquisition strategies, tax planning, annual compliance and performance measures.

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