Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame welcomes new members

Apr 13, 2022

About 400 people were on hand to honour and recognize the accomplishments of the eleven new inductees into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame on the weekend.

Among the honourees a former Premier, a former Federal Agriculture Minister, a former professor and director of the Crop Development Centre.

2020 Inductees included Adele Buettner, John Feige, Jack Hay, Eileen & William Lamont, Gerry Ritz, Ted Serhienko

2021 Inductees included Grant Devine, Rick Holm, Bill Jameson, Bob Tyler

The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame is located in the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon, and honours leaders in agriculture in the province who have made significant contributions to the welfare and improvement of Saskatchewan Agriculture and the life of the farm family.

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