REGINA — Access Communications Co-operative said today it’s partnering with the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association (SaskFSA) on a new program called Growing Agriculture: 2020 Saskatchewan Provincial Election Forum.
Focusing on Saskatchewan agriculture, the program will air on AccessNow TV community channels from October 19 to 25, leading up to the provincial election on Monday, October 26. Candidates representing the Saskatchewan Party, NDP and Liberals will respond to priority issues, and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture will moderate a producer panel to discuss and debate the candidates’ responses.
The program will feature a 90-minute conversation focusing on a variety of topics of concern to rural producers, including improving rural Internet and cellphone service.
“This forum is an opportunity to shine a light on the need for affordable, reliable and high-quality internet for all who call this province home,” said Tracey Mucha, community programming manager at Access Communications, in a press release. “Access recognizes the importance of giving a voice to rural Saskatchewan. APAS and SaskFSA are bringing forward the issues that matter to rural communities.”
“This forum is a great way to highlight the importance of Saskatchewan agriculture leading up to the provincial election,” added APAS president and Growing Agriculture panellist Todd Lewis. “Good agricultural policy is crucial if agriculture is to remain the driver of our economy, and we need our political candidates to understand that.”
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