All about roots in the ground

   Lance graduated from Montana State University-Bozeman in 1994 with dual Bachelors of Science degrees in Range Management and Animal Science. He has over 30 years experience in a variety of aspects of agriculture. Along with retail experience assisting producers with their crop production and nutrient challenges, Lance managed all aspects of a large, commercial cow/calf operation. In 2011, he was awarded Conservation Partner of the Year for his involvement in restoration of rangelands. In addition to his CCA, PASp enhancement, Lance is a licensed commercial drone pilot.

lance.lindbloom@406agronomy.com

406.855.4765

   Santiago graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma with a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy. While in college, he worked at the University farm and completed an internship for a small grains custom harvest company. After completing his degree, he worked for Crop Guard Research in Hinton, Oklahoma as a Field Biologist performing soil samples, pesticides residue trials as well as fertilizer, herbicide, and seed treatment trials. He has been an Agronomy Coach in Havre, Montana since 2017.

  His work experience has given him knowledge in a variety of crops, their different stages and also the special attention to details they require in order to make better agronomic decisions with data.

santiago.plans@406agronomy.com

406.788.4113

Fernanda is an Environmental Scientist who graduated from the National University at Asuncion, Paraguay in 2015. She has experience in managing projects related to environmental performances and industrial safety. She is working with the 406 Agronomy team in assisting producers not only with their agronomic challenges, but also applying her computer skills as our data specialist. Fernanda is a firm believer in the use of technology in all areas, including agriculture. Not only because it helps maximize profits, but also it assists in achieving sustainability, becoming more efficient and safer for both humans and the environment.  

fernanda.balansa@406agronomy.com
406.350.1331 

   Andrew received his Bachelor of Science from Montana State University - Northern in Agriculture Operation Technology. He has joined our Havre team as an 406 Agronomy Coach in 2019. Before that Andrew has worked on various farms in North Central Montana, along with interning at Columbia Grain.  

Andrew believes there is always more to learn in agriculture, so he is motivated to be continuously learning. He looks forward to working with area farmers.

andrew.bartel@406agronomy.com

406.390.0142

Daniel Lavy went to high school and early college in the Billings area and then moved to central Texas where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Agronomy from Texas A&M University. After graduation, he remained in Texas as a research assistant for the weed science program at A&M.

Daniel is excited to be joining the 406 Agronomy team as an Agronomy Coach and he is very happy to be returning to Big Sky country. 

His interests outside of agronomy include hunting, fishing and just spending time in the mountains, as well as competing in long-course distance triathlon.

daniel.lavy@406agronomy.com

406.350.1276

Isaac Bartel grew up on his family farm in Nora Springs, IA. After high school he moved out to Havre, MT where he graduated from Montana State University Northern with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Operations Technology. Isaac joined our Havre team as an 406 Agronomy Coach in 2022. During college, Isaac worked on various farms and ranches in North Central Montana. Isaac is very ambitious to get out and further his knowledge in agriculture and is very excited to work with farmers in the area.

isaac.bartel@406agronomy.com

406.879.9145