Mayor Harris: Agriculture Month In Saskatchewan - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday September 27th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday September 27th, 2018 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: Agriculture Month In Saskatchewan

Our Food Has A Story: Celebrating Agriculture Month In Saskatchewan

Released on September 26, 2018

“October has been proclaimed as Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan. Throughout the month people are encouraged to learn more about Saskatchewan agriculture and get involved in the conversation about modern food production.

Keeping the momentum of previous years, the theme for Agriculture Month is “Our Food Has a Story.” People are invited to share their unique food story to build a connection between how our food is produced and ends up on our plates.

“Agriculture Month provides an opportunity for our producers to show their passion for producing sustainable, healthy and affordable food,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “By connecting with consumers about what we do, and why we do it, farmers and ranchers are building public trust and that is an important part of our industry in Saskatchewan.”

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan are collaborating with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and Ag More Than Ever to engage industry throughout Agriculture Month to share food stories and encourage the public to learn about modern agriculture focusing on health and nutrition, affordability, food safety, and sustainability.

“I’m always excited when Agriculture Month rolls around as it gives everyone an opportunity to talk about food and farming,” Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Chair Erwin Hanley said. “Consumers want to know more about how their food is grown and the engaging stories, videos and pictures that are shared during the month of October aim to highlight food in this great province.”

For a full list of Agriculture Month events or to learn how you can take part, visit www.OurFoodHasAStory.ca.

Follow the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture on Twitter @SKAgriculture, on Facebook at Saskatchewan Agriculture or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ag-month. Share your stories on social media using #OurFoodHasAStory and #AgMonth18.”

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For more information, contact:

Jamie Fischer, Agriculture, Regina
Phone: 306-787-5174, Cell: 306-519-8730
Email: jamie.fischer@gov.sk.ca

http://www.saskatchewan.ca/ag-month#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fag-month

Get Involved in Agriculture Month

October is Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan. The goal of the Our Food Has a Story campaign is to help people better understand how Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers raise their livestock and grow their crops and, in turn, build trust in modern agriculture.

Our Food Has a Story

Explore stories about food and farming and then share your own on the Our Food Has A Story website.

Why Do We Celebrate?

Agriculture has a long history in Saskatchewan. It adds to our economy, influences society and helps the environment. Now that’s worth celebrating!

Saskatchewan's Stewardship Journey

For more than 100 years, Saskatchewan’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses have taken steps to help sustain the resources we need to grow food.

http://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/agriculture-awareness/programs-and-initiatives/agriculture-month/get-involved-in-telling-our-food-story

Share Your Food Story

Everyone has a food story, whether you’re a farmer, a chef or someone who just loves food! Your story is simply your perceived connection - direct or indirect - to the food you eat or grow.

Research conducted by the Center for Food Integrity indicates that producers have one of the most trusted voices when it comes to telling the stories of food and farming, so they must speak up!

Throughout Agriculture Month, share your stories about the moments in your life involving food - whether it is about how many bowls of oatmeal you can produce from an oat crop or your grandmother’s secret recipe for her favorite Thanksgiving casserole.

Frame the Conversation

During Agriculture Month we want to have conversations about how our food is nutritious, affordable, safe and sustainably produced. Here are some quick facts to support each of the four themes:

Our food is nutritious

Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers grow some of the healthiest, most nutritious food available.
Our crops and livestock are sought out by customers around the world.
A few examples:

Canola, the largest crop grown in Saskatchewan, has the lowest levels of saturated fats compared to other cooking oils.
Saskatchewan is the world’s leading exporter of flax, an excellent source of fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers produce a wide variety of protein sources, including beef, poultry, bison, lamb and pulse crops.

Our food is safe

You can feel confident feeding your family food produced in Saskatchewan.
Canada's food safety system is ranked among the very best in the world.
Our country’s regulatory framework ensures all food in Canada meets health and safety requirements.

Genetically modified crops undergo extensive testing by Health Canada to ensure they are safe for human consumption as well as the environment.
National guidelines called codes of practice establish how farm animals should be cared for throughout their life.
The agriculture industry follows strict on-farm practices, known as biosecurity measures, to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases.

Our food is affordable

Plant science innovation has resulted in reduced food costs for consumers. Without advancements in science, Canadians would pay over 30% more for bread, and 50% more for fresh fruit.

Modern production practices provide us with an abundant selection of food choices, allowing us the option to choose affordable foods.
Canada is among the top five countries in the world that spend the lowest per cent of their annual income on groceries.

Our food is sustainable

Saskatchewan’s Stewardship Journey began more than a hundred years ago, and continues today as farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses take steps to help sustain the resources we need to grow food.
Farmers and ranchers are often called the original environmentalists – their livelihoods depend on responsible soil conservation practices.
Modern farming practices continue to improve to become more sustainable and environmentally sound.
The use of modern technologies, such as genetically engineered crops, can help reduce the amount of pesticides that farmers use to protect their crops.
Widely adopted farming practices such as no-till farming lead to better soil health.

Message: encourage everyone to learn more about agriculture so you understand and support our modern food production here in Saskatchewan.

Around Preeceville this fall: Safety - New down town sidewalks are done, pavement done from Midtown to the Water treatment station. Lions are working on their trail project around the town. This year work is ongoing on the North side of the town along the ski trails and old nature trails.

All will improve safety when driving, walking or hiking the trails in Preeceville. Great work everyone!

Events:

- Ongoing

- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace

Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $2,889.00

Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.

Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

- The Town of Preeceville is pleased to announce the opening of Preeceville Dental. The clinic is now accepting new patients from across the Parkland area. The phone number is 306-547-1555 and the address is 27 Main St North, which is the Library building in downtown Preeceville.

- Sept 30th - Fall Supper - Preeceville Ukrainian Catholic Hall - 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Everyone Welcome - Adults: $15 Students: $10 6&under: $5

Corn Maze is now open

September Hours - Thursday & Friday 4 pm (Last Entry 6 pm)

- Saturday & Sunday 1 pm (Last Entry 6 pm)

Admission Ages 12 and up - $5.00 Under 12 - $3.00

Preeceville Nursery School Fall Trade Fair

October 6 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Preeceville Legion Hall. Lunch will be available, door prize, 50/50, kids activities and more. All proceeds to the Preeceville Nursery School. Contact Calla at 306-547-7999.

Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area Public Consultation and Information Session - October 25, 2018 @ 7:00 pm Weyerhaeuser and Edgewood are holding a series of public consultation and information meetings on matters relating to the Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Area. Topics include:

• An update on operations of the Hudson Bay OSB mill and Carrot River sawmill.

• Draft 2019/2020 Annual Operating Plans for harvest, site preparation and reforestation operations.

• An update on the Twenty Year Forest Management Plan. Industry foresters will be on hand to make presentations and answer questions. An open house will follow with opportunities to provide input into planned operations and to ask questions about specific areas.

This Public Session will be held at the Endeavour School Community Complex.

- Check out the new look on our town web site. It goods great!