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The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission are asking producers for feedback on the potential amalgamation of the two organizations.

Resolutions were passed in January giving approval to the groups to explore options for amalgamation.

An initial online survey found producers were overwhelmingly in favour of exploring options for amalgamation.

A more in-depth consultation document providing the background, rationale, and process for the potential amalgamation has been released. It can be found on both commissions’ websites. Registered producers can comment until Dec. 11.

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In 1975, Alberta’s government announced a new training program for the province’s future farmers, the first of its kind in Canada. Alberta is celebrating 50 successful years of this popular rural employment and training program, which helps high school students enter and build careers in agriculture while earning credits at the same time.