Chamber of Commerce request not voted on

Oct 22, 2019

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce were at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday looking to have the week of Nov. 4-10 proclaimed Showdown Week in the city.

“Harvest Showdown, hosted by the Yorkton Exhibition Association is a premier attraction to the City of Yorkton. It showcases farms and ranches in the area; serves to educate hundreds of local students about the agriculture industry; and is a major events attraction including the debut of the Professional Bull Riders Canada event November 8 & 9,” explained Juanita Polegi Executive Director, Yorkton Chamber of Commerce in making the request.

Polegi said the farm sector certainly has an impact on Yorkton.

“The Agriculture industry significantly impacts the economy of the City of Yorkton with over 60 businesses directly involved in serving the farming and ranching community. It’s estimated that for every job in the agriculture industry another seven jobs are generated in the economy,” she outlined.

With that in mind the Chamber, in partnership with the Yorkton Exhibition Association made the request for the proclamation.

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Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.