About Us
TapRoot Research Ltd.
Chase Kendall - Research Agronomist
TapRoot Research Ltd.
Melody and her husband, Steve Tapley, moved to Steve's grandparents farm near Brunkild, Manitoba in 2021. Melody and Steve have begun their own venture into grain farming which has provided them the opportunity to pursue TapRoot Research Ltd. on the farm. TapRoot Research Ltd. was formed with the core values and beliefs to support local
Melody and her husband, Steve Tapley, moved to Steve's grandparents farm near Brunkild, Manitoba in 2021. Melody and Steve have begun their own venture into grain farming which has provided them the opportunity to pursue TapRoot Research Ltd. on the farm. TapRoot Research Ltd. was formed with the core values and beliefs to support local growers and to work with government, industry and academia to advance Canadian agriculture.
Melody Caron - Owner
Chase Kendall - Research Agronomist
TapRoot Research Ltd.
Melody is the owner of TapRoot Research Ltd. She completed her BSc in Agroecology and an MSc in Soil Science at the University of Manitoba where she developed a passion for agricultural sustainability and solution finding. Next she began work within Research and Commercial Development at BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada as a field biol
Melody is the owner of TapRoot Research Ltd. She completed her BSc in Agroecology and an MSc in Soil Science at the University of Manitoba where she developed a passion for agricultural sustainability and solution finding. Next she began work within Research and Commercial Development at BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada as a field biologist. This is where Melody grew an interest in small plot research and it's importance in the agricultural research chain.
Chase Kendall - Research Agronomist
Chase Kendall - Research Agronomist
Chase Kendall - Research Agronomist
Chase joined TapRoot Research in 2024 as a Research Agronomist. Chase graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BSc in Agronomy. Chase spent summers working within the agriculture industry gaining valuable experience in small plot work. After graduating he worked with Corteva and then Farmers Business Network furthering his know
Chase joined TapRoot Research in 2024 as a Research Agronomist. Chase graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BSc in Agronomy. Chase spent summers working within the agriculture industry gaining valuable experience in small plot work. After graduating he worked with Corteva and then Farmers Business Network furthering his knowledge in crop protection and canola breeding small plot research.