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Vicki Dutton Honoured with Pulse Promoter Award

The pulse industry is celebrating the achievements of trailblazer Vicki Dutton, a farmer from Paynton, Sask., who has been awarded the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) Pulse Promoter Award. Recognized for her transformative contributions to the pulse sector and her enduring commitment to innovation and advocacy, Dutton has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s success. 

Dutton Farms, operated by Dutton and her family, was among the first in Western Canada to incorporate pulse crops into its rotation in the 1970s. Since 1974, she has been a long-time seed grower through Dutton Farms Partnership, specializing in producing high-quality pulse seeds, cementing her reputation as a trusted partner in the pulse value chain. Her leadership extended to her role as an owner of Western Grain, a processor and exporter that has driven market development and fostered grain trade connections globally. 

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