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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 10, 2020

Jul 10, 2020 | 9:33 AM

Farmers can start cutting hay in Saskatchewan highway ditches.

It is now open for anyone to cut without permission from the property owner if no operations have already begun.

It’s also recommended farmers contact the local Ministry of Highways office to provide contact information and limits on where they are salvaging hay to avoid disputes.

All hay bales must be removed by Aug. 8. Otherwise, the ministry may remove and dispose of hay bales in locations that are deemed unsafe for drivers.

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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has begun the search for a new executive director.

Marcel Hacault lead the organization since 2004, spearheading the organization’s transformation from a safety grant administrator to an organization that leads national efforts to improve agricultural safety across Canada.

CASA Chair Carolyn Van Den Heuvel said Hacault has been an exceptional ambassador for agricultural health and safety.

“Marcel’s leadership has resulted in the establishment of provincial safety groups that directly support farmers. His influence can be seen in initiatives such as the BeGrainSafe program, Back to Ag program, and the Canadian partnership with Progressive Ag Foundation in the delivery of Safety Days,” Van Den Heuvel said in a news release.

Hacault will remain in the position until March 2021 to help with the transition.

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