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The Agriculture Knowledge Centre provides agriculture information and advice to farmers, ranchers and the agriculture industry on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to new research and technology, government programs and services, and farm business management.

A toll free line puts you in touch with resource agents and specialists who are knowledgeable about the agriculture industry, and who are linked to regional and provincial specialists from across the Ministry of Agriculture.  The Agriculture Knowledge Centre is committed to providing expert technical information and excellence in client service delivered by friendly and experienced staff.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Phone: 1-866-457-2377
Fax: 1-306-694-3938
Toll-free fax number 1-800-775-5358
Out-of-province: 1-306-694-3727
Got a question?
E-mail: aginfo@gov.sk.ca

Want to submit your question online?
Go to our Ask Saskatchewan Agriculture form page.

Rick Bjorge, PAg - Assistant Director

Rick is Assistant Director of Regional Services and Manager of the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. He previously worked as South Region Manager with Saskatchewan Agriculture and, before that, as a District Agriculturist in the Westlock and Peace River regions of Alberta. Rick has a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an M.Ag. from the University of Alberta.

Shirley Baker - Regional Service Representative

Shirley is the Regional Service Representative and back-up Resource Agent for the Agriculture Knowledge Centre.  Shirley has a broad range of experience with Saskatchewan Agriculture, which includes work with regional offices in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, and the head office in Regina.

Colleen Seaman - Resource Agent

Colleen has worked with Saskatchewan Agriculture the past 19 years. Colleen and her husband operate a mixed farm in the Eyebrow area.

Kathy Daviduk - Resource Agent

Kathy worked as a Client Service Representative with Saskatchewan Agriculture since 1982. She has 26 years of experience working with the farming sector and also has a farming background.

Val Zimmer - Resource Agent

Val has worked as a Client Service Representative for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and Saskatchewan Agriculture for several years.

Leanne Hunter - Resource Agent

Leanne recently relocated back to Saskatchewan after many years in Alberta. Leanne completed her Legal Assistant diploma at Red Deer College. Prior to working at AKC, Leanne worked at the Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services providing assistance to the Red Deer community.

Pat Thiele Reilly - Resource Agent

Pat is a part-time resource agent with the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Pat has 18 years of experience working with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation at the Moose Jaw location.


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