Our People

Walde Family - Rosana Farms

Robin & Brenda Walde

Robin was raised on his family farm in the Kindersley area and Brenda on her family farm near Mantario. They were married in 1995, made their first home 2 miles northeast of the original yard, and have been enjoying the farming industry ever since. In 2005 they built a new yard sight and home 3 miles west of the original yard. Robin is the president of Rosana Farms and Walde Farms and manages the day to day operations of both companies. Brenda is the CFO and manages the office. Both do what is necessary to support each other in the success of the family farming operation.

Derek Walde has been an active part of the farm since he was young and in 2011 started to produce his own crops with the help and expertise of his Dad. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Thompson River University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina. He is also a Canadian Junior Football League All Canadian, playing 5 years with the Kamloops Broncos and 3 years with the Regina Rams. He is looking forward to a high school teaching career, while being close enough to have his fingers in the farm.

Payton Walde started to actively farm in 2013. She has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Agronomy from the University of Saskatchewan. Since graduating she has joined the Rosana team and brings her knowledge of agronomy, tech, & admin. Payton is also an Equine Therapist, and works with her own horses and barrel races in SK and AB.

Devin Walde has been an active part of the farm staff since he was old enough to walk. Like his siblings he started to actively farm in 2015 and provides oversight to the semis, commodity movement and general labour. Not only is he an excellent second-in-command on the farm, but you can also find him towing or hauling just about anything with his trucks in the off season.

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“We Seed It, You Eat It!”

Brennan Ness

Brennan came to the family farm in 2010. He and his wife Katie (Robin`s niece) bought the homestead yard in 2013. HIs interests include hunting, fishing, and creative wood-working. His easy-going personality and love of the outdoors makes him a great asset to our operation.

Our History

1928

Abram and Helen Walde, who immigrated from southern Russia (now the Ukraine), bought a homestead south east of Kindersley. This homestead was developed and grew into a farming operation.

1960’s

Art Walde takes over the farming operation.

1974

Walde Farms was incorporated and in those early years Robin became a part of the farming operation. The farm has outgrown the original homestead but the yard is still a valuable part of the farming operation.

1995

Robin and Brenda Walde established a new farming corporation, Rosana Farms, named after the Rosana School District where Robin`s father, Art, attended school. The sign placed at the school site is only 1 mile east of Rosana Farms.

2005

A new yard is set up only 3 miles west of the original homestead.

Art and Sylvia Walde were the heart and soul of Walde Farms. Together they built a thriving ag business, that for a time included land in Montana. With the support of family and other colleagues they weathered many adversities due to downturns in the economy, instability in the markets, and unpredictable weather patterns.

Mom and Dad taught all of us to value the family farm, to have good business sense and to have a strong work ethic. Because they are no longer with us, we say “Thank you” for teaching us to be good farm stewards and for entrusting us to pass it on to future generations.