Virtual Event
Top Crop Summit 2022 – Western Summit
February 23, 2022 at 11:00am ET

Marla Riekman
Marla Riekman is the Soil Management Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Agroecology and a Master’s Degree in Soil Science, both from the University of Manitoba.  Before joining Manitoba Agriculture in 2007, Marla worked as the Farm Manager for the Manitoba Zero Tillage Research Association and also as a Soil Conservationist with the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration.  Marla’s main focus is to provide extension on dealing with problem soils and maintaining long-term productivity by managing soil health.  Marla’s passion for soil has even crept into her personal life – she is known to create jewelry with soil in her spare time!