Brian Coutts
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Business Development Manager “Food & Pharma”
A & L Canada Laboratories
Brian is the Business Development Manager and is responsible for “Food & Pharma” segments of A & L Canada Labs which includes cannabis, hemp, and food processing. After graduating from the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus in Agricultural Business & Crop Production, Brian worked in the agricultural space for 25+ years and brings with him knowledge from advising growers on proper agronomy.
He managed one of the leading agricultural retail companies with locations spread across Ontario and was responsible fertilizers, crop protection, seed, agronomy, precision agriculture and professional application services.
Brian was one of 30 people in the inaugural class of Certified Crop Advisors in Canada 25 years ago which is a voluntary professional enhancement certification program advising growers on agronomic practices that meet the program’s ethical and environmentally sustainable standards. He sits on the board today supporting science and sustainability for future professionals advising growers on agronomy. He has been involved with many committees supporting agriculture including past chair of the Ontario Agri Business Association, the Great Lakes Watershed, and 4 R Nutrient Stewardship strategy in Ontario.
Brian works with licenced producers, food processing companies, micro, medical and personal growers across Canada to service their needs for analytical testing and agronomic information using the latest technologies for cannabis and hemp.
Cell – 519-809-0373, bcoutts@alcanada.com twitter – @alcannabislabs @briancoutts