Simon Knutson, M.Sc.
📍 Geospatial & AgTech Specialist | 🛠 Developer | 🎓 Educator
🌎 Based in Manitoba, Canada
My Ventures
Northern Plains Drainage Systems
Tile Drainage Equipment & Pipe
Emlid GNSS
Municipal Drainage Surveying
Ditch Assist
Simple Affordable Grade Control
Surface Drainage, Tile, and Land Forming Grade Control
Excavator On-Grade 2D GPS Guidance Systems
Geo-Surface
LiDAR-Based Terrain Analysis
Flow Mapping and Ag Drainage Designer
100% Online – Runs in Your Web Browser!
GIS4Ag
GIS Tools and Spatial Data
Precision Ag Online Courses
Soil Mapping, Weather Models, Land Locators
I’m Simon Knutson, MSc, a Geospatial & AgTech Specialist, educator, and developer focused on making precision agriculture and geospatial data practical and actionable.
I have a strong background in GIS, precision agriculture, and software development, leading and developing solutions at:
- Drainage.farm – Elevation & water management solutions
- DitchAssist.com – Smart automation for excavation & drainage
- GIS4Ag.com – GIS tools & education for agriculture & beyond
- Geo-Surface.com – Advanced terrain & elevation mapping + drainage design
I am also an online instructor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, where I contribute to the Precision Agriculture Diploma and Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree. Previously, I was faculty and PCC Chair for Precision Ag before transitioning to focus on my own ventures. Through GIS4Ag, I continue to provide online training and consulting, helping professionals integrate GIS and data-driven decision-making into their operations.
📩 Let’s Connect!
Looking to collaborate, explore GIS & precision ag solutions, or discuss a project? I’m always interested in new opportunities and challenges. I also offer custom workshops and regularly speak at industry events.