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Sask. couple set to share farming story at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers event

A Saskatchewan couple will soon represent the province in the upcoming Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ (COYF) National event.

Cody Straza and Allison Squires, organic growers from Wood Mountain, are one of seven honourees being recognized after being named as the province’s most outstanding young farmers back in June.

The event is being held in Saskatoon from Nov. 23 – 27.

“We will bring the regional winners to Saskatchewan and in OYF tradition they will start to build relationships and forge new friendships,” said Steve Cooper, COYF President.

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