About Us

At Shur-Gro, we believe in providing services that growers need. Whether you are looking for crop nutrition, crop protection, seeds, or would like to take advantage of our custom services, we’ll make sure that our experienced people help you with all your requirements.

The key to being able to provide our services is the people at Shur-Gro. Working here is more than simply a job – it means being part of a winning team. Shur-Gro people have a strong work ethic and are committed to excellence.

In 1968, Ron Helwer began the Shur-Gro business in Brandon, Manitoba which originally operated as a fuel and crop nutrition dealer. Ron brought years of experience to the business, having grown up on a farm and operating in several businesses with his father and brother.

Ron was born and raised in Libau, Manitoba by a family who operated a mixed farm, producing and selling a number of crop and dairy products. His father began by helping neighbours with threshing, custom work, and began renting land.

Ron began his entrepreneurship in 1952 when he started a Massey-Harris dealership with his father. Between then and the opening of Shur-Gro in 1968, he and his father expanded their product and service offerings, both selling and repairing appliances and machinery. They also purchased another dealership – in Selkirk – and operated as bulk fuel agents.

After growing the bulk fuel business to three locations, Ron sold it and began working as a Shell agent, selling fuel, crop nutrients, and farm supplies before opening Shur-Gro the same year.

By the early 70s, the company was expanding rapidly and moved twice until securing property on Douglas Street, where they’re still located today.

Not only was the business expanding, but so was Ron’s family. He and his wife raised 3 children who helped with the business during their school years.

Ron attributes the company’s healthy growth and success in part to his family, and the many loyal and hardworking people that have been with Shur-Gro over the years, including some long-time General Managers.

Since 2008, we have built 9 new crop nutrition plants and 4 new seed plants in order to accommodate our growth and increase our presence. The third and final phase of our dry fertilizer distribution plant, The Brandon Terminal Ltd. is now complete.

As a locally-owned company, Shur-Gro believes in supporting our communities – that is, where we do business. One of the best ways to do this is with our time. Many of our people are leaders in their communities, donating their skills to local 4-H groups, youth sports, Chambers of Commerce, local municipalities, and business groups.

We have been dedicated to providing exceptional service to our growers for many years, and we plan to continue providing excellent-quality goods and services to our customers in order to satisfy and exceed both their needs and expectations.

Brandon Head Office Employees