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Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees

The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame is proud to announce five exceptional individuals who will be inducted into the hall later this spring. Making up the list of inductees for 2023 are Bill Huber, Kevin Hursh, Dorothy Long, John McKinnon, and Laurie Tollefson.

“The 2023 inductees highlight the depth and commitment people have in improving and promoting Saskatchewan agriculture,” said Reed Andrew, president of the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame.

The inductees will be formally inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 15, 2023. A brief overview of the recipients’ accomplishments is below:

Bill Huber has represented many agriculture programs across Canada and the United States and has worked on many projects to improve agriculture policies, including his work as the president of the Inland Terminals of Canada. He and his wife, Jan, have hosted numerous field days on their farm for farmers all over the world.

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