8:30 – It is the 40th anniversary of the Crop Production show. Over 300 industry exhibitors under one roof showcasing the latest in products and services for the upcoming growing season. Agriculture Manager for Prairieland Park Leigh Ann Hurlburt joins Gormley to tell us about the event.
LIVE: Leigh Ann Hurlburt, Agriculture Manager for Prairieland Park
9:00 – Hour of the Big Stories…open lines
10:00 –. Flex Ed is a virtual school with certified teachers that provides education in a nontraditional way. The government has always supported the choice in education but now that they are now creating a new Crown to remove that choice of attending the virtual school. The Minister of Education Dustin Duncan and MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy joins Gormley to discuss the government stance on Flex Ed.
LIVE: Dustin Duncan, Minister of Education and MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy
11:00 – How did the province do when it came to crop production? Crops Extension Specialist Matt Struthers who leads the weekly crop report for the government joins Gormley to discuss how the province performed.
LIVE: Matt Struthers, Crops Extension Specialist from Agriculture Knowledge Center Ministry of Agriculture
11:30 – Canadian Farmer and Comedian Dickson Delorme also known as Quick Dick McDick join Gormley to share his perspective on how Farming is going in Saskatchewan.
LIVE: Dickson Delorme, Canadian farmer better known as Quick Dick McDick
12:00 – Farm equipment it breaks down and nearly 60% of parts are sold over the counter and installed by farmers or independent repair shops and that could affect warrants. President of NAEDA John Schmeiser joins Gormley to discuss the concerns with farmers modifying equipment.
LIVE: John Schmeiser, President – Canada North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA)