Drainage in Ontario: Balancing Agriculture & the Environment

Episode 122 | 40 min

With Guests:

Mel Luymes, Executive Director of Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO)
Trey Allis, Application Engineer of Prinsco

We’re catching up with our Northern neighbor in this episode, where we discuss the complex intersection of agriculture, drainage, and the environment in Canada and the United States. Guest host Trey Allis chats with Mel Luymes, Executive Director of the Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO) about the evolution of pipe standards in Canada, the rigorous certification process for both operators and equipment, and Mel’s insights from her Midwest drainage tour.

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I’m interested in the intersection between agriculture & the environment. It’s important to have these conversations… Drainage isn’t going away.

— Mel Luymes

Guest Bios

Mel Luymes

Mel Luymes is the Executive Director of the Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO), where she champions the interests of drainage contractors and promotes best practices within the industry. Mel’s background in international development and rural sociology gives her a deep understanding of the intersection between agriculture and the environment. Her work with LICO focuses on navigating the complex landscape of drainage in Ontario, from advocating for effective regulations and standards to fostering innovation and collaboration within the sector.

Trey Allis

Trey graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. He joined the Prinsco team as an Application Engineer in 2017 and primarily focuses on Agricultural engineering. Growing up on a farm and in the Ag community, Allis has spent a lot of his career focusing on the Flexible Dual Wall product and the value it adds to the industry. He is passionate about education and bridging the gap between research and application.

Podcast Episode 122