SK Stock Growers getting set for inherited Honour Scroll Banquet

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is looking to honour a few notable farmers from around the province.

They're hosting the Semi-Annual Meeting & Honour Scroll Banquet this week on February 7th.

SSGA President Jeff Yorga says that the event is historically a big part of Saskatchewan and they want to give it the credit it deserves.

"Historically, the Saskatchewan Livestock Association gave out their honour scrolls annually to producers who have made a significant contribution to the industry. When the SLA disbanded, they left that role to the Saskatchewan Stock Growers to carry on the tradition."

"It's been something that has been done maybe on the periphery the last couple of years and it's been a focus of our organization to bring those awards back front and centre to make sure that the people are receiving them are getting the recognition that they deserve not only locally but throughout the province as well."

The three recipients include Matthew Flaman, who grew up in Vibank and with an operation which has been running since 1932. He has been involved in 4-H and sports and has transitioned the farm to a purebred Holstein operation. He has contributed to numerous agricultural organizations, serving as a director, vice chair, and chair for entities like Saskatchewan Holstein Branch, CanWest DHI, and Lactanet Canada.