SASKATOON — Saskatchewan will host delegations from across North America at the Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Saskatoon this week.
According to a press release, Agriculture Minister David Marit will use this opportunity to promote Saskatchewan's agriculture exports and stress the importance of open trade with two of the province's biggest trading partners.
The accord represents a longstanding commitment among senior state and provincial agriculture officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico to work together collaboratively on agricultural trade and development issues.
The U.S. continues to be Saskatchewan's top agri-food destination, accounting for 33 per cent of all agri-food exports, with sales valued at $6.2 billion. Exports to Mexico value at almost $992 million, making it the province's fourth-largest market.
During the Tri-National Accord, industry participants will have an opportunity to see Saskatchewan agriculture in action as they visit the Crop Development Centre Kernen Research Farm to learn about the site's ecological studies, grazing studies, crop breeding, crop production and crop and weed management research, and the Wanuskewin Heritage park to learn about the restoration of grasslands and the return of bison.
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