A new crop interpretive centre for Yorkton has gotten the green light and support from the provincial government.
At the 22nd annual Harvest Showdown event, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced a $20,000 development grant for a proposed Western Canadian Crop Technology Interpretive Centre in Yorkton. The provincial funding will go toward a development plan, which will help the project steering committee to secure the necessary funding for the construction of the Interpretive Centre.
"Agriculture is an important part of our history, culture and economy in Saskatchewan and promoting the industry is a priority for our government," Bjornerud says. "We are pleased to provide this funding to advance this project and showcase our industry."
The proposed centre will feature displays showcasing soils, crops, crop management and technologies, agribusiness and agritourism.
"The proposed Western Canadian Crop Technology Interpretive Centre will be a great addition to Saskatchewan's tourism landscape," Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson adds.
This is an opportunity to diversify from the traditional tourism offering and promote Saskatchewan as an agritourism destination."
The Ministries of Agriculture and Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport are supporting this initiative with two separate development grants of $10,000 each for a total of $20,000.
"This centre will play an important role in telling the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan and the Yorkton area," continues Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit. "I am pleased our government is partnering with the City of Yorkton, local businesses, and other organizations on this important initiative."
Also enthusiastic is Tourism Yorkton Executive Director Randy Goulden who adds, "We are very excited to have the province support our vision and the agriculture and tourism industries in Yorkton... These funds will kick start the development of the project as we work towards construction of this great facility."
