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    Did You Know? Saskatchewan's honey production has a value of about $27 million annually. Agriculture Knowledge Centre The Agriculture Knowledge Centre provides agriculture information and advice to farmers, ranchers and the agriculture industry on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to new research and technology, government programs and services, and farm business management. A toll free line puts you in touch with resource agents and specialists who are knowledgeable about the agriculture industry, and who are linked to regional and provincial specialists from across the Ministry of Agriculture. The Agriculture Knowledge Centre is committed to providing expert technical information and excellence in client service delivered by friendly and experienced staff.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Want to submit your question online? Rick Bjorge, PAg - Assistant Director Rick is Assistant Director of Regional Services and Manager of the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. He previously worked as South Region Manager with Saskatchewan Agriculture and, before that, as a District Agriculturist in the Westlock and Peace River regions of Alberta. Rick has a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an M.Ag. from the University of Alberta. Shirley Baker - Regional Service Representative Shirley is the Regional Service Representative and back-up Resource Agent for the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Shirley has a broad range of experience with Saskatchewan Agriculture, which includes work with regional offices in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, and the head office in Regina. Colleen Seaman - Resource Agent Colleen has worked with Saskatchewan Agriculture the past 19 years. Colleen and her husband operate a mixed farm in the Eyebrow area. Kathy Daviduk - Resource Agent Kathy worked as a Client Service Representative with Saskatchewan Agriculture since 1982. She has 26 years of experience working with the farming sector and also has a farming background. Val Zimmer - Resource Agent Val has worked as a Client Service Representative for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and Saskatchewan Agriculture for several years. Bobbi Kivol - Resource Agent Prior to joining the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Bobbie worked with the Farm Credit Corporation. Bobbie has a farm background and is a graduate of SIAST Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw. Pat Thiele Reilly - Resource Agent Pat is a part-time resource agent with the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Pat has 18 years of experience working with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation at the Moose Jaw location. |
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