Mayor Harris: Agriculture Month - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday October 3rd 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday October 3rd 2019 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Saskatchewan Celebrates Agriculture Month

Saskatchewan Celebrates Agriculture Month

Released on October 1, 2019

“Agriculture Minister David Marit has proclaimed October as Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan.

Agriculture Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the agriculture industry to our province and to increase consumer understanding of and trust in modern food production. Everyone is encouraged to celebrate by exploring their connection to food and food production through the theme, “Our Food Has a Story.”

“Agriculture month is a time to highlight our connection to food and the role agriculture plays in the lives of Saskatchewan people,” Marit said. “From primary production and research to processing and technology, there are many stories to share about the care and consideration that goes into producing the healthy, nutritious meals on our plates.”

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.

“We are all connected through food,” Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan’s Executive Director Clinton Monchuk said. “Celebrating Agriculture Month gives everyone in this province the opportunity to engage in dialogue about what we eat and how Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers produce it.”

An official kick-off will be held at 10 a.m. on October 4, at the Agri-Food Innovation Centre, 2335 Schuyler Street in Saskatoon.

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-public-trust. Share your stories on social media using #OurFoodHasAStory and #AgMonth19.”

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For more information, contact:

Charlotte McGraw, Agriculture, Regina
Phone: 306-787-4031 Email: Charlotte.McGraw@gov.sk.ca Cell: 306-526-7833

What is Agriculture Month?

Why Ag Month? Agriculture Month is a time to celebrate agriculture and share our stories about food and farming. It is proclaimed annually in Saskatchewan, providing the perfect opportunity for those who grow food, and those who love to eat it, to connect.

Each October, the agriculture industry works together to tell their chapters of the food story through campaigns, events and programming. Through the celebrations, we hope to help people better understand how Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers raise their livestock and grow their crops, while engaging in authentic conversations with people from around the province.

Become a Member

Today, less than 3% of Canadians have a direct link to the farm. It’s not surprising that people have so many questions about food and farming.

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is a non-profit coalition of farm families, agribusinesses, food processors, restaurants, retailers, food companies and individuals here to help connect those curious consumers with the farmers and ranchers who grow their food. We are the only such group in Saskatchewan that represents all producers and our goal is to provide a trusted, accurate source of information on Canadian food production practices to increase public trust in agriculture.

We are looking for like-minded organizations, associations and businesses to support us in our efforts to combat the spread of misinformation and ensure a sustainable future for agriculture. You can find membership levels and benefits here:

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Membership Benefits

To apply for a membership, please complete these documents

and return to our office by mail or email.

If you are an individual or family farm who would like to show visible support for the efforts to build public trust in Saskatchewan agriculture and would like to join a community of supportive individuals and organizations who are making a pro-active effort to ensure a sustainable future for our industry, please consider a $500 Friend Membership.

Friend Membership Benefits & Application

Why do we celebrate?

In Saskatchewan, we have a lot to be proud of. Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers provide the world with plenty of safe, affordable and healthy food. Our scientists develop innovative solutions to meet growing demand for food. And our producers and agribusiness work together to care for the environment we all rely on. Every October, we celebrate these many accomplishments.

https://farmfoodcaresk.org/about-us/what-we-do/

Get the Annual Report@

https://farmfoodcaresk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-FFC-SK-Annual-Report.pdf

The Real Dirt on Farming

"We hope you've had the opportunity to visit a local fair, farmers' market, roadside stand or pick-your-own farm recently. These are among the too-few opportunities that we, as Canadian farmers, have to meet you, our consumers, face to face.

Usually there's a crowd of people between us – food processors, distributors, supermarket managers and restaurateurs – so it's not easy for us to get acquainted.

It seems incredible that a century ago, over half of Canada's population was farmers. Today, Canada has a population of about 35 million, but less than 730,000 farmers. Naturally, that means many of you might not know a farmer and, as such, may have a few questions about where your food comes from.

Have you ever wondered how your fruit was grown, pondered on the origins of that loaf of bread, or mused about the environmental footprint of meat production? If so, then check out The Real Dirt on Farming –a publication that helps to explain the intricacies of Canadian food and farming.

The Real Dirt on Farming is designed to connect you with the food you eat, and introduce you to some of Canada's farm families. This booklet provides basic facts on topics such as the difference between growing crops conventionally and organically, pesticide use, animal housing and animal welfare, environmental sustainability, technology used in farming as well as many other subjects that you have indicated are important to you. The goal of this book is to help you make informed decisions about the food you're serving your family.

Thank you for taking the time to find out about us and how we grow your food and, most importantly, thank you for buying our products. We truly appreciate it. By reading this booklet, you'll get the "Real Dirt" on food and farming in Canada.

Sincerely,

Canada's farmers from coast to coast to coast"

Get the Booklet @

http://www.realdirtonfarming.ca/assets/docs/flipbook2017eng/mobile/index.html#p=4

Take a tour@

https://www.farmfood360.ca/

Events:

Bingo 606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee BINGO. Every Thursday at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.