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ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ON-FARM TRAINING PROGRAM

Released on April 1, 1999

Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall said today that the

province is increasing funding for the Green Certificate Program to

improve program delivery to farm managers and expand its use as a high

school course.



Since its introduction in Saskatchewan in 1995, the program has issued

81 certificates. There are currently 187 trainees enrolled in the

program. The program offers Certificates of Achievement, which

identify that the individual has mastered the practical skills

necessary for farm operation. Individuals who successfully complete

the training improve their employment prospects. The certificate is

recognized in Saskatchewan and Alberta.



"Skilled and motivated employees are essential for any business to be

successful," Upshall said. "The Green Certificate Program is an

on-farm training program that provides farm managers with a structured

curriculum to follow in improving staff training. Producers involved

in the program can train the workforce they need on their farm.

Improved technical skills and knowledge of staff translates into

production efficiencies and profits."



Upshall said a curriculum has also been developed and approved

for use in high schools. Some high schools are already offering

their students the opportunity to receive school credits for

taking the Green Certificate training. Students who take the

training have a head start if they decide to take further

education at a technical institute or university.



Kelvington High School has been using the program as the basis

for a locally developed course since 1997. In 1998-99, schools

at Gull Lake, Hazlet and Mayfair are field-testing the program as

the basis for a locally developed course for use as part of the

Practical and Applied Arts Curriculum. Several schools have

given a special project credit to trainees who have used the

program.



Upshall said he is pleased to see the use of the Green

Certificate Program in schools as it serves to improve

agricultural awareness within the educational system.



"The Green Certificate Program and the additional funding in this

year's budget are examples of the government's commitment to the

development and delivery of educational and training

opportunities to meet the needs of the agriculture and food

industry," Upshall said.



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For more information, contact:



John Buchan

Director

Sustainable Production Branch

Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food

Regina

Phone: (306)787-4661

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