PROVINCE CELEBRATES AGRICULTURE LITERACY WEEK

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed March 3-9 Agriculture Literacy Week in Saskatchewan.

“Agriculture Literacy Week is a time to show our youth the importance and value of agriculture and the role our producers play in feeding the world,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said.  “By allowing our youth to learn more about agriculture we hope that they will have a better appreciation of where their food comes from and will consider a career in agriculture.”

The provincial government supports a number of initiatives to help educate youth about agriculture in Saskatchewan, such as Agriculture in the Classroom.  The Ministry of Agriculture has provided $150,000 in funding over the past year to the program.

“The Ministry of Education is committed to improving the literacy and learning success of all Saskatchewan students,” Education Minister Russ Marchuk said.  “Literacy comes in many forms and this week there is an exciting focus on agriculture and the impact it has on our communities.”

On Tuesday, March 5, Minister Stewart will attend an Agriculture Adventure Event at the Saskatchewan Science Centre.  Presented by Agriculture in the Classroom, the event will provide students a hands-on agriculture learning opportunity.

Agriculture Literacy Week will be observed through a variety of events held in March by Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and schools across the province.  Activities will focus on connecting children and youth with the agriculture industry.

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For more information, contact:

Cory Kolt
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2359
Email: cory.kolt@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-0521