Released on February 27, 2009
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the month of March Rural Women's Month in Saskatchewan.
"It is appropriate that Saskatchewan recognize and celebrate the achievements of rural women, whose work on family farms and in rural communities has contributed to the success of this province," Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said.
The lives and accomplishments of rural women are documented in Saskatchewan by local history books, the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame in Saskatoon, and scholarly work at the universities in Saskatoon and Regina.
"Since early homesteading days, rural women have been partners in their family farms and businesses," Bjornerud said. "In addition to their dedication to the land, working off-farm jobs and raising families, rural women are vital to their community's success, through involvement in churches, school and hospital boards, 4-H clubs, sports organizations and agricultural societies."
Rural Women's Month will be observed in conjunction with events held in March by various women's groups in communities across the province. Some of these events are organized in association with the United Nation's International Women's Day on March 8.
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For more information, contact:
Jenna Webb
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2359
Email: jenna.webb@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-0521