Innovation is not the result of chance, it’s the result of action. It’s not a thing to wait for, it’s a thing to do.”(Phil McKinney). These motivated and talented Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees sought the opportunity to act on their ideas and dreams and we are glad they did. Ellert and Helmer Hanson […] Read more
Stories by Linda Braun
Ag hall of fame recognizes Sask.-based plant breeders
Saskatchewan and Canadian agriculture have some great assets unique to us that make us proud. Plant breeding is one of the shortest and most effective routes to improving global health through better nutrition, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. We can attest to that through the efforts of Crop Development […] Read more
Three leaders help shape province’s agricultural destiny
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees Donna Edwards (2017), Alanna Koch (2011) and Carol Teichrob (2012) are strong agricultural leaders. Edwards has benefitted agriculture and rural living as a seed grower, business woman and community advocate. She continues to work with her husband on their 5,000 acre grain farm, cleaning plant, and cattle operation as […] Read more
Sask. Ag Hall of Fame recognizes agricultural innovation
The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame recognizes leaders from all sectors of the industry. This column highlights some of those recognized for their work in agricultural innovation. Patrick Michel Beaujot (2016) attributes his drive for agriculture to his parents, who were the first in their area to stop summerfallowing in favour of continuous cropping and […] Read more
Sask. agriculture has some exceptional assets, its people
“People are an organization’s most valuable asset and the key to its success” — Dave Bookbinder – business evaluation expert and author. This is true within this province’s agriculture plant breeding programs. Alfred Slinkard (2000), Keith Downey (1996) and Brian Fowler (2018) were valuable assets to Saskatchewan agriculture, as plant breeders for pulses, canola and […] Read more
Hall of fame recognizes horticulturists for enriching lives
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul” — Alfred Austin, 19th Century writer and poet. Horticulturists have helped people sustain and enrich their lives. The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame has, throughout its […] Read more
Ag hall of famers modelled the way for agriculture sector
Modelling the way, one of five leadership practices identified by the Kouzes and Posner leadership model, has been evident for years in Saskatchewan agriculture. The practice embodies a shared vision, standards of excellence, optimism and positivity. These Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame leaders inspired people to build consensus around common sets of values. “We were […] Read more
Hall of famers remembered on Nov. 11
There were 619,636 Canadians enlisted in the First World War, 1,159,000 Canadians served in the Second World War and 26,000 Canadians served in the Korean War. Among them, about 30 Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees served with courage, honour and dedication, not only from a sense of duty but also because they wanted to […] Read more
Feed sector leaders recognized at Sask. Ag Hall of Fame
Saskatchewan’s feed industry consists of feed ingredient producers, speciality feed ingredient producers, and feed processors who transform crops like barley, wheat, oats, peas, canola, flax and specialty crops into new feeds and feed ingredients. Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees Hank Classen (2018), David Christensen (2011), Milt Bell (1989) and Vern Racz (2018) dedicated their […] Read more
Food literacy leaves lasting legacy in Canadian agriculture
Food literacy, an essential life skill, is knowing about and feeling confident about food; making healthy food decisions and having a supportive food system, food environment, living situation, culture and tradition. Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees Alma Copeland (2007), Lillian McConnell (2001) and Isobel Beeler (2003) used everyday language, diverse communication efforts, practical, experiential, […] Read more
