Gerry Bourgault’s first taste of innovation was working with his dad, Frank, in 1970 before he went off to Univ. of Saskatchewan and 4 years before the elder Bourgault formally established Bourgault Industries.

For the past 5 decades, Ricky Brown has built more than just innovative farm equipment — he has built a reputation that will outlast him.

Harley got knocked down hard in his mid-40s when his lifelong profession began facing disruption. But his lifelong relationship with area farmers helped him get back up, and ultimately led to the creation of Summers Mfg.

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