Released on April 23, 2009
Today, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud and Arm River-Watrous MLA Greg Brkich officially opened the new Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office in Watrous.
In January, Bjornerud announced an expansion of the Ministry of Agriculture's extension services, including the opening of three new offices in Watrous, Kindersley and Moose Jaw.
"Producers are looking for something more than a telephone line or website," Bjornerud said. "This new office will provide the farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners in the Watrous area with the expertise, advice and one-on-one service they need."
The Watrous Regional Office employs six full-time staff, including a Regional Crop Specialist, Regional Farm Business Management Specialist, Regional Forage Specialist, Regional Livestock Specialist and two administrative assistants.
"Staff at the regional office have already started meeting with producers in the area," Brkich said. "After being neglected for years, producers in the Watrous area finally have access to extension services once again."
The Watrous Regional Office is located at 403 Main Street, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The Moose Jaw Regional Office is now also open. The Kindersley Office will be open by the end of April.
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For more information, contact:
Jenna Webb
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2359
Email: jenna.webb@gov.sk.ca