Investing in the Future: DLL Financial Services Joins Forces with Careers in Ag

Growing up in Quebec  City, Nicolas Foisy had no connection to agriculture.  It was playing junior hockey in Russell, Manitoba where Foisy met his wife, a second-generation farmer and started what he calls his “farm journey”. He was introduced to her family’s organic grain and cattle operation and the rest, as they say, is history. 

Today, still based in Russell, Foisy is a strong champion of promoting careers in agriculture and is a Program Manager within DLL’s Agriculture sector. DLL, a global asset finance provider for equipment and technology, is the newest sponsor of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada’s (AMC) Careers in Ag initiative.

“Just like it did for me, agriculture offers something for everyone,” says Foisy, who began his career in agriculture as a commercial lender and has worked with DLL for the last 10 years. “This partnership presents an exciting opportunity for both organizations to combine their expertise and resources to promote and support careers in the agricultural industry.”

AMC’s Careers in Ag initiative is designed to connect talented individuals with rewarding careers in agriculture, offering extensive resources, training programs, and job placement services to support the growth and development of agricultural professionals.

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Careers in Agriculture

“As a key supporter of Careers in Ag, DLL is committed to attracting the best talent to the agricultural sector,” says AMC President, Donna Boyd. “Initiatives like this not only align with our values but also showcase the diverse and rewarding career paths available within the industry.”

While DLL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rabobank, has participated in agriculture and career fairs on its own, this is the company’s first partnership to promote the importance of careers in agriculture. Foisy says collaborating with AMC is a great opportunity to bring together finance and industry expertise in a way that directly benefits young professionals.

"It’s not just about telling students what’s possible, but showing them, up close, what a career in ag can look like from different angles.

“DLL brings a deep understanding of agricultural financing and equipment lifecycle management, while AMC brings the pulse of the manufacturing and technology side of the industry,” he says. “Through our partnership with Careers in Ag, we aim to support the development of future agricultural leaders who understand both the economic and environmental responsibilities of modern farming.”

With new technologies like precision farming, an increase in agri-tech start-ups and a growing demand for sustainable supply chains, Foisy says agriculture is shifting rapidly and the convergence of technology, sustainability, and global food security creates a dynamic and exciting environment for new talent.

Growing for the future

 “Agriculture is a field where people can truly make a difference – solving real-world problems while working with cutting-edge innovations,” says Foisy. “For young people, agriculture offers both purpose and opportunity in a way few other sectors can match.”

Foisy says the Careers in Ag initiative’s Mobile Skills Lab, which features virtual reality technology and educational tools to engage with schools, career fairs, trade shows, and communities across Saskatchewan, is a brilliant way to bring learning directly to communities with a hands-on, immersive experience.

“Our team members will have the chance to interact with students in the lab—sharing real-world perspectives on careers in finance,  ag lending, and equipment leasing,”  he says. “It’s not just about telling students what’s possible, but showing them, up close, what a career in ag can look like from different angles.”

DLL aims to empower future generations, drive sustainable practices, and build a more inclusive and future-ready agriculture industry. “By investing in education and career development today, we’re planting the seeds for a more sustainable and innovative industry tomorrow,”  says Foisy.