Member Statement (17 April 2023)

From Hansard (17 April 2023)

 

Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I had the opportunity to attend the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee ceremony on Saturday, along with our esteemed Minister of Agriculture. There were five distinguished recipients recognized.

Bill Huber was the president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association for years, served on the Inland Terminal Association board, and is very involved in municipal politics. Bill serves as a councillor in the RM [rural municipality] of Lipton and is vicepresident of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.

Kevin Hursh was a recognizable agricultural journalist hosting Farm Gate. That television program was something that we all watched intently in our house growing up, Mr. Deputy Speaker.

Dorothy Long from Lloydminster was instrumental in advancing consumer knowledge on food and farming production in Saskatchewan. She worked tirelessly on connecting dietitians and journalists to educate rural and urban people better.

John McKinnon from the University of Saskatchewan started his career as a beef specialist. With a doctorate in animal science, his research and work were influential in helping our world-class beef production grow and prosper.

Laurie Tollefson spent 40 years working at the irrigation centre in Outlook. His research not only helped our local agricultural producers, but his work was also recognized and used globally.

Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker.

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