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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday January 31, 2023

Jan 31, 2023 | 12:24 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has elected its first female president.

Jill Verwey of Portage, Manitoba farms with her family in a mixed dairy, beef, and grain operation.

Verwey won the election at KAP’s annual meeting over fellow incumbent vice-president Jake Ayre in the organization’s first contested election for president in several decades.

She replaces Bill Campbell who served the maximum four one-year terms as the head of KAP.

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Agriculture in the Classroom – Canada (AITC-C) is extending its best wishes to its founding executive director.

Johanne Ross has served AITC-C for seven years. Her final day of work will be Feb. 9.

Ross was instrumental to the establishment and growth of the national organization.

She raised the profile of Agriculture in the Classroom at the national level and secured significant financial support from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada as well as many sector partners, to support the mission of creating agriculture and food literate citizens.

In 2021, Ross was inducted in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in recognition of her contributions to the agriculture and food sector.

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BASF Canada has been recognized as one of the country’s top employers for young people.

Mediacorp said BASF has shown ongoing commitment to supporting young professionals entering the workforce and its initiatives to retain top talent within the organization.

BASF Canada has comprehensive employee development programs that aid young talent who are in the early stages of their careers. Programs include a development program with rotational roles, paid internships, co-op and mentorship opportunities, training programs, tuition assistance, and subsidies for professional accreditations.

On an annual basis, BASF Canada offers approximately 150 internship opportunities and up to nine positions in the company’s Professional Development Program, most of whom are then hired for permanent jobs once their internship is completed.

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