Former federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz is photographed standing in front of a building with "Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499" written on it. Ritz has been Reeve of this RM since 2020.

Ritz looks back on his time as agriculture minister

Whether it’s supply management or farmer support for the wheat board, the former minister has an opinion

During an interview with the Western Producer in mid-July, Ritz freely shared his thoughts about his stint as Canada’s minister of agriculture, current issues within the ag industry and rural politics.

Former federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz sits at a table, gesturing with his left hand as he speaks, in the RM of Mervin's office, where he has served as Reeve since 2020.

Ritz still getting things done

Former federal agriculture minister now serves as reeve of a rural municipality in Saskatchewan

Gerry Ritz served as Canada’s minister of agriculture from 2007-15. Ritz is now the reeve of the RM of Mervin and has been since 2020.