SARDA Ag Research welcomes its latest team members to the summer staff contingent. We have assembled a team of dedicated individuals; some familiar and some new. The summer staff have prepared brief autobiographies, describing who they are, their education goals and why they enjoy working at SARDA Ag Research. Please enjoy their contributions.
Hello, my name is Joseph Sylvain. I am the eldest son of Jean and Valerie Sylvain, this is my fourth year working at SARDA, and my third year working with my brother Josh. I am currently entering my fifth year of school at Trinity Western University. I will be completing my bachelors of business administration with a specialization in finance. I am excited for another summer of working outside. My favourite thing about working at SARDA is seeing all the different crops grow in tidy straight rows, and making all the plots look nice! In my spare time I enjoy gardening, golfing, fishing, and basically anything outside. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to work this summer, and always enjoy working with the staff here.
Hi, my name is Nuoy Gauthier and this will be my fourth summer working at SARDA. I am the daughter of Victor and Ying Gauthier and I grew up on a farm just south of Donnelly. This fall I will enter my fourth year in a Bachelor of Education in Grande Prairie through the University of Alberta. It is a collaborative program with GPRC, called the Teachers Education North. In my spare time I like to hang out with friends and family and spend time outdoors doing various activities. Other favorite pastimes include napping, Netflix, petting puppies and lots of snacking. I like working at SARDA because I get to work outdoors and am always learning something new, whether that be about agriculture or how some machinery works. Shout out to my previous coworker, Dave Cloutier, for playing matchmaker and setting me up with his brother, Ken Cloutier; I appreciate it bud.
Hi, my name is Josh Sylvain and this will be my third summer working for SARDA. My parents are Jean and Valerie Sylvain. I grew up on a grain farm just west of Girouxville. I will be heading back to the Vancouver area for my third year of school at Trinity Western University in the fall. I’m planning to continue to stay in the school of business and eventually plan to get my CPA in accounting. When I’m not studying I’m playing hockey for the university Trinity Western Spartans. I also love to go fishing, hiking, playing different sports and spending time outdoors. I like working at SARDA because it allows me to be outside and to learn more about farming, the different kinds of trials and unique crops to the area. I’m excited to see what new trials we will seed this year at SARDA.
Hi, my name is Nadia Sylvain and this will be my first summer working at SARDA. My parents are Gilles and Simerjeet Sylvain and our family lives on a farm near Girouxville. In the fall, I will be going back to Edmonton to start my second year in the Bachelor of Sciences program at the University of Alberta’s Campus St-Jean. I am excited to be working at SARDA because I will be able to learn many new things relating to my Biology degree. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing the piano, and doing fun things outdoors. I am looking forward to a great summer with a great group of people!
Hi, I am Shayna Yaremko and this will be my first summer working at SARDA. My parents are Kevin and Tanya Yaremko and I grew up on a farm outside of Tangent. I will be going to school this fall to start my second year in the Bachelor of Commerce program at MacEwan University. What excites me most about working for SARDA is learning new things and how everything works. I like spending time outdoors camping, visiting with friends and family, and watching movies. I am looking forward to this summer.