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
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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
