About Us

Steve and Chrisa Kastning, founders of Duck Foot Parts Inc., began their journey as farmers in Saskatchewan. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, they understood firsthand how practical solutions can save time and money in farming operations. 

In 2015, Steve set out to solve a common harvest challenge: keeping crops feeding smoothly over the cutter bar. After years of relying on temporary fixes like belting or duct tape, he developed the first Duck Foot® prototype in early 2016. Just two years later, the product launched at Canada’s Farm Progress Show, where it earned a Sterling Innovation Award at the Innovations Pavilion. 

Since then, Duck Foot® paddle tines have become an award-winning farm innovation trusted by farmers worldwide. Designed as a slip-over, time-efficient, and cost-effective solution, the Duck Foot® now fits more header brands than any other paddle tine on the market and includes a patented clip system for added security. Backed by field-tested data, it continues to deliver proven results in harvest efficiency. 

Duck Foot Parts Inc. has grown with a strong sales network across Canada and international distributors in eight countries. To further strengthen quality control and innovation, manufacturing of Duck Foot® paddle tines was brought in-house through DFP Manufacturing Inc. 

Today, Duck Foot Parts Inc. remains committed to providing innovative, reliable products and exceptional customer service—earning its reputation as the Trusted Name in Header Precision and Harvest Efficiency.