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By Alice McFarlane

Research funds

Fund established in memory of Sheho farmer

Jun 13, 2019 | 2:24 PM

The legacy of a respected farmer and educator will be remembered through a research fund.

The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) announced the endowment fund in honour of Morris Sebulsky.

Sebulsky was a grower from Sheho and agricultural engineering lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan who was passionate about linking the ag research back to farmers and raising awareness on extension and demonstration plots.

He bequeathed over $2.8 million to the University of Saskatchewan, 4-H, four commodity associations, and his neighbouring towns and rural municipalities.

The funds SaskCanola received from the Sebulsky estate have been matched by levy dollars to invest in equipment and demonstrations at research stations across Saskatchewan.

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SaskCanola Research Chair Bernie McClean said this is the first of a three-year funding strategy to address gaps that may exist through other funding opportunities.

“It can be difficult for researchers to access equipment funding to carry out research and demonstration trials,” McClean said in a news release. “As farmers, we know the importance of having the right tools to get the job done. Getting research results in farmers’ hands was very important to Mr. Sebulsky, so we determined this would be a great way to honour his legacy.”

The awards will be presented during the summer field days held throughout July.

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