Mahmoud Ramadan

Agronomist with experience in crops production in open fields and Controlled
Environment Agriculture (CEA) (greenhouses and inside buildings). Solid
knowledge of greenhouse crops management (Organic principals, cultivar
selection, fertilization, irrigation, climate control, phytosanitary control,
integrated pest management, trials). Trained on “Plant Empowerment”
principles to sustainably grow crops in CEA by supporting the plant’s balances.
Member of the Order of Agronomists of Quebec.

Greenhouse and Urban Farming specialist (Agronomist)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of Quebec - 2018 - Current
(Southern Quebec, Canada)
▪ Responsible for the phytosanitary warning network for greenhouse crops
(tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, leafy vegetables, peppers, eggplants,
zucchini, strawberries)
▪ Member of several ministerial committees
▪ Organize with partners (farms, agronomists) meetings, conferences, R&D
trials, and information transfer activities such as seminars and training
courses
▪ Provide technical and administrative support to farms and identify their
needs and expectations to direct them to the appropriate resources that can
help them achieve the desired results
▪ Provide expertise and advice to farms specialized in greenhouse crops (soil,
soilless) and urban agriculture (indoor farming)
▪ Provide expertise and advice to the ministry 

Farm Consultant and responsible for R&D projects (Agronomist)
Consortium PRISME (Agricultural Consulting Office) - 2016 - 2018
(Southern Quebec, Canada)
▪ Consultant in growing vegetables (lettuce, leafy greens, carrots, onions) in
open fields
▪ Support farmers in the IPM program to reduce the use of chemical pesticides
▪ Encourage farmers to adopt the best agri-environmental technologies
▪ Develop fertilization plans for producers
▪ Train and supervise agricultural technicians for scouting pests and diseases
▪ Examine and analysis data provided by workers to advise farmers and to
suggest appropriate pest control strategy
▪ Update farm maps and planting plans for producers, and process geospatial
data using ArcGIS
▪ Prepare and submit R&D projects to obtain Ministry financial support
▪ Plan and set-up trial sites (varieties, pesticides, fertilizers) and monitor them
▪ Train and supervise research assistants
▪ Analyze statistical data and write reports

Technical Sales Engineer & Development Manager
ACI Equipments (Import and Sale of Pesticides and Fertilizers) - 2007 - 2009
(Casablanca, Morocco)
▪ Sell, develop, and register Pesticides & Fertilizers.
▪ Develop existing customer and distributor network and search for ones
▪ Prepare the registration files for pesticides, submit them to the Ministry to
obtain an import and sale license
▪ Set-up and monitor trials (pesticides, fertilizers) with farmers
▪ Organize information days to introduce new products
▪ Provide advice and technical support to distributors on the use of products
▪ Solve problems with high profile clients to maintain relationships and increase
returning client base
Agricultural engineer and plant production consultant
Ager Expert Consulting (Agricultural Consulting Office) - 2004 - 2006
(Marrakesh, Morocco)
▪ Prepare feasibility studies (market studies, technical studies, economic
analysis) for agricultural projects
▪ Provide advice and support to investors in plant production technologies
▪ Identify problems and obstacles in the field and propose solutions
▪ Develop irrigation, fertilization, and pest control plans for several farms

▪ Participate in establishing quality certification systems for fruit and vegetable
filling stations and farms (HACCP & Global Gap)
▪ Localized irrigation networks (drip irrigation) design and size for many farms

Diploma of State Engineer in Agronomy, specializing in horticulture
(Bachelor in Agronomy)
Agronomy & Veterinary Institute Hassan II - 2001 - 2003
(Rabat, Agadir, Morocco)
Diploma in General Agronomy, specializing in plant production and
development
Agronomy & Veterinary Institute Hassan II - 1998 - 2000
(Rabat, Morocco)
High School Certificate, specializing in Mathematics
Youssef Ben Tashfin High School - 1997 - 1998
(Fez, Morocco)