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Simon Knutson

Simon Knutson M.Sc.
π Geospatial, Precision Agriculture, & Agriculture Technology Specialist
π Software & Hardware Developer & Product Manager
π Experienced Post-Secondary Educator
π Based in Manitoba, Canada
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About Me
Iβm Simon Knutson, MSc, a Geospatial & AgTech Specialist, educator, and developer focused on making precision agriculture and geospatial data practical and actionable.
I have a strong background and over 20 years experience in GIS, precision agriculture, agriculture technology, plus hardware and software development, leading and developing solutions:
- President & Co-Founder of Drainage.farm β Elevation & water management solutions
- Inventor & Development Lead at DitchAssist.com β Smart automation for excavation & drainage
- Founder & Owner of GIS4Ag.com β GIS tools & education for agriculture & beyond
- Developer and Owner of Geo-Surface.com β Advanced terrain & elevation mapping + drainage design
I am also an online instructor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, where I contribute to the Precision Agriculture Diploma and Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree. Previously, I was faculty and PCC Chair for Precision Ag before transitioning to focus again on my own ventures.
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Discover My Ventures
Ditch Assistβ’
ditchassist.com
Simple Affordable RTK Grade Control Systems
Surface Drainage, Tile, and Land Forming Grade Control
Excavator On-Grade 2D GPS Guidance Systems
Northern Plains Drainage Systems Ltd
drainage.farm
Equipment, Survey, Consulting
Tile Drainage Equipment & Pipe Sales
Emlid GNSS Sales
Municipal Drainage Land Surveying & Plotting Services
Geo-Surface
geo-surface.com
The Easy Button for Farm Elevation Data and Drainage Planning
LiDAR-Based Elevation & Terrain Analysis Software
Flow Mapping and Ag Drainage Designer
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