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Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is remembering a tireless advocate for the industry who passed away recently.

Harold Martens served on the SCA board, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) for over six years. He represented the SCA on several boards, including the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Livestock Services of Saskatchewan.

SCA Chair Arnold Balicki said Martens was a staunch defender of Saskatchewan’s cattle producers.

“His extensive knowledge provided important contributions to the conversation around the current and future state of our industry,” Balicki said.

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