Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has concluded a trip to Saskatchewan.
During his visit, Minister MacDonald delivered remarks at the traditional “Burning of the Brand” ceremony, marking the opening of the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).
Following the ceremony, the Minister met with Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison to discuss reducing barriers to trade, expanding international markets, and strengthening sector resiliency.
While touring the show, MacDonald met several livestock exhibitors and groups, including the Canadian Bison Association and National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food, to learn more about the vital work taking place to bridge traditional knowledge and modern agriculture.
He also held roundtable meetings with industry groups representing cattle producers, farmers, and crop commodities.
MacDonald then toured key agriculture-related facilities in the Regina area, including the Bunge inland grain terminal in Balgonie and the Co-op Ethanol Complex near Belle Plaine.
(AAFC news release)
