Trading the Australian Outback for the Heart of Alberta

When Rebekah Krause made the bold decision to move across the globe from Australia to rural Canada, she wasn't just looking for a change of scenery. She was looking for a tight-knit community where a specialized business could truly feel at home. Taking a leap of faith she launched her independent agricultural consultancy right from her home office in Stettler County, proving you don’t need the noise, stress, or high overhead of a crowded city to make a massive regional impact.

Agronomy with a Personal Touch

Rebekah brought her deep passion and extensive field experience from Australia to Canada back in 2014, quickly becoming a trusted face for local growers navigating the unpredictable elements of farming which included volatile weather to shifting markets and soil health. In 2022, she founded Wallaby Ag Inc. to deliver highly personalized, honest agronomic advice straight to local producers. Today, her business helps regional family farms balance environmental care with true financial profitability, proving specialized businesses can beautifully thrive right here outside the big cities.

Instead of operating out of a traditional corporate storefront, Rebekah chooses to be a mobile, consultant-first advisor and a true "extensions arm" for our farmers. She spends her days on the road and directly on the farm, sitting down at kitchen tables to truly understand each unique operation, listen to family goals, and tailor practical solutions to fit the local soil.

Rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all product, Rebekah focuses on finding customized, long-term solutions tailored to the specific needs of each neighbour. Whether she’s assisting a busy client with seasonal plant sample collection or connecting a farmer with specialized industry experts, her philosophy always revolves around keeping "all tools in the toolbox" to ensure the land thrives and local farms stay strong for generations to come.

Big Town Perks, Small Town Heart

For Rebekah, the primary draw to our region was its natural status as a bustling agricultural hub that preserves a welcoming, small-town feel. It offers all the essential amenities and business functionalities a business owner needs, but completely preserves the personal warmth of a close-knit community.

Logistically, Stettler County gives mobile and home-based businesses a massive operational edge. Its central and highly accessible location makes it incredibly easy to reach audiences across the region. Combined with flexible land-use policies and the absence of restrictive city road regulations on deliveries, Rebekah can run her business with peak efficiency.

"We are the heart of Alberta, both location and the pulse," Rebekah explains, capturing the unique spirit of the area. "It has everything you need but isn't the city."

The Right Tools for Local Soil

When Rebekah launched Wallaby Ag Inc. she chose to skip the traditional retail storefront and work straight out of a home-based office. This allowed her to pour her capital directly into what local producers actually need most: high-quality field equipment and reliable products. She quickly built strong relationships with premier industry brands like Pioneer Seeds and Renovo, ensuring she could deliver top-tier forage, corn, and canola genetics suited specifically for our local climate directly to her neighbours' gates.

To support regional soil health and regenerative farming, Wallaby Ag also expanded by offering a specialized no-till seed drill rental service. Featuring an 11'6" planting width, 25 precision openers, and custom blocking plates, this machinery allows local producers to rejuvenate tired pasture and conserve moisture without the heavy financial burden of buying equipment outright. By pairing this dependable product line with honest, direct support, Rebekah has built a responsive, community-centered business engineered to serve producers right where they live.

Stronger Fields, Stronger Communities

Since opening, Wallaby Ag has grown completely on a foundation of hard work, local word-of-mouth, and trusted neighbour-to-neighbour referrals.

A major point of pride has been helping local producers spot marginal cropland and successfully guide tens of thousands of those acres back into highly productive perennial pastures across Stettler and neighbouring counties. Introducing her specialized no-till seed drill made it affordable for locals to try regenerative farming, breathe new life into tired acreage, and improve pasture health. While active cropland remains her primary day-to-day service, this balanced approach ensures producers are only investing their hard-earned dollars where they will see a true, honest return.

"It's about finding that happy medium in terms of profitability, sustainability, and enjoyment, a true farm-life balance for my clients," Rebekah says. "If I can do just a little to take some of that stress off their plates and be one piece of the puzzle, then that is why I do what I do."

Today, shared success is paving the way for an exciting expansion with Rebekah looking to hire additional full-time staff to put more "boots on the ground", proof that home-based, rural businesses can grow beautifully while keeping our agricultural heritage strong for generations to come.

Plant Your Vision in the Heart of Alberta

Wallaby Ag Inc. is living proof Stettler County offers the ultimate competitive advantage: a booming agricultural economy wrapped in a warm, supportive small-town culture. If you are ready to expand your business where relationships still come first, Stettler County is ready to welcome you.

Let’s grow together. Contact the Stettler County Office today to explore how you can build your own dreams in the heart of Alberta.