Released on February 28, 2017
Today, the province proclaimed March as Rural Women’s Month in Saskatchewan.“One quarter of farm operators in Saskatchewan are women, and rural women work in all areas of our agriculture industry,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Their expertise and leadership is vital to our communities and to agriculture, and helps drive continued growth in the sector.”
Rural Women’s Month is a time to recognize the contributions of rural women to their communities, the agriculture industry and to all sectors of the economy.
“Rural women in all occupations are vital to strengthening Saskatchewan communities and the provincial economy,” Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Tina Beaudry-Mellor said. “They are equal partners within the family and its agri-food and agri-business ventures and take on active leadership roles within their communities. Our government recognizes this important work which not only supports our growth plan objectives, but also benefits society as a whole.”
Rural Women's Month is observed each year by women’s groups across the province as they celebrate the contributions of women to the province of Saskatchewan.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Podbielski
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1077
Email: ron.podbielski@gov.sk.ca
Leya Moore
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-3610
Email: leya.moore@gov.sk.ca