WELCOME
At Steel Consulting, we believe that thriving agriculture begins with the right guidance. As your trusted agricultural consulting partner, we are committed to helping farmers, agribusinesses, and landowners achieve sustainable growth, optimize productivity, and navigate the ever-evolving challenges of the agricultural landscape.
We offer customized solutions that use practical, on-the-ground insight. Whether you’re improving crop yields, managing resources more efficiently, or planning for long-term sustainability, we’re here to support your vision from the ground up.
Let’s cultivate innovation, resilience, and prosperity—together.
About Us
A Legacy of Leadership in Agriculture
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Dave Brand is a respected leader in Canadian and international agriculture, with over 25 years of executive experience spanning crop production, dairy genetics, and agribusiness strategy. Known for his ability to drive growth, manage complex change, and build high-performing teams, Dave has led multimillion-dollar operations and strategic initiatives at organizations such as Sollio Agriculture, DuPont Pioneer, and Cogent Canada.
A subject matter expert in crop protection and dairy, Dave has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, and market expansion across North America, Europe, and Asia. He has served on numerous industry boards, including the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association and the Canadian Dairy Network, and is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and deep industry insight.
Dave holds an MBA in Business and Economics from the University of Guelph and continues to champion innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
Our Philosophy: Grounded in Experience, Driven by Results
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we work alongside our clients—producers, cooperatives, ag-retailers, and industry stakeholders to understand their unique challenges and opportunities. Whether it’s business restructuring, market expansion, operational optimization, or product strategy, we provide expert consulting that is both practical and forward-thinking.
Our areas of expertise include:
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Dairy and Crop Protection Consulting
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Succession Planning
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Market Growth Strategy and Business Development
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring
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Board Governance and Strategic Planning
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Leadership Coaching and Change Management
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International Market Development
Consultative Selling Approach
Relationships are the foundation of sales. By taking a consultative sales approach, your sales professionals will have the opportunity to achieve better results.
Sales Negotiation
Sales negotiation is one of the most important skill sets for any selling professional. This training module provides live negotiation experience and focuses on developing these crucial skills.
Customer Service Excellence
Allow us to help you and your employees learn the key principles related to providing a great customer experience with your organization.
Succession Planning
Succession has become one of the most important topics in any business. Our commitment is to help you develop and create a clear plan for your business to allow long term sustainability for your organization.
Sales Solutions
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