Saskatchewan's agriculture is growing at a significant pace regardless of the many challenges 2020 has presented. In Saskatchewan, there is a culture of overcoming economic, climate, and technological challenges by quickly adapting and looking for solutions. Saskatchewanians are quick and early adopters, embracing innovation without any resistance. Saskatchewan is an example of innovation and growth, becoming the world's largest export.  

This conversation with Alanna will give you a perspective into Saskatchewan's agriculture and get you inspired by its people's resilience, including Alanna's.

In this episode, you will learn:

-      Alanna's career in politics and her perspective about politics, policy, and agriculture.

-      How Saskatchewan's agriculture bloomed in 2020 despite challenges like the current global pandemic and adverse natural conditions.  

-      The current political climate between the Canadian federal government and western agriculture.

-      Why Saskatchewan is such a hot spot for innovation and change in western Canadian agriculture.

-      How resilience, grind, unity, and creative solutions to problems have made Saskatchewan's agriculture the leader in innovation in Canadian western agriculture.  

Connect with Alanna on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanna-koch/

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