Ag groups excited to work with new Manitoba Agriculture Minister

Manitoba’s next agriculture minister is already stepping into the role with years of experience.

Ron Kostyshyn was sworn in on Wednesday, alongside Premier Wab Kinew and the rest of his cabinet.

He previously served as the ag minister from 2012 to 2016 under then-Premier Greg Selinger.

Multiple organizations have already welcomed Kostyshyn back to the role including the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP).

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