The Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists honoured seven people at the awards dinner held in Yorkton on April 7, 2000.
Distinguished Agrologist awards were presented to Stewart Brandt, P.Ag., Bazil Fritz, P.Ag., and Eric Johnson, P.Ag. Brandt, from Scott, is employed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. He was recognized for his research and extension work relating to pulse crops and forage work in the dark brown soils. Johnson who is from North Battleford, is a Soils and Crops Agrologist with Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. He was recognized for his service to farmers assisting them in their crop production, soil conservation and crop rotation systems. Fritz from Yorkton was cited for his work with livestock production including herd development and maintenance, nutrition, pasture management and marketing. He has recently moved to a new position with Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and is now the provincial beef-feeding specialist in Regina.
An outstanding Young Agrologist award was presented to Juanita Polegi, P.Ag., in recognition for her work as a soil conservation specialist in the east central area of the province. Polegi, who works for the Saskatchewan Conservation Association (Congratulations Juanita), was recognized for her work in assisting producers as they became more involved in minimum tillage, new crop rotations and special crops. The award is presented to young agrologists who have made outstanding contributions to the agriculture and food industry early in their professional careers.
A Recognition award for Professionalism was presented to Brenda Machin, P.Ag. of the profession. Machin was recognized for her dedication to and interest in strengthening both the provincial and national professional organizations Regina. This award is presented to an agrologist who has provided outstanding service to. She served as president of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists and is president of the Agriculture Institute of Canada.
Honorary Life Memberships were presented to Norman Roebuck and John Miller both from Yorkton. Roebuck was a longtime dairy producer and elite seed grower. He was also active in radio and television and served on the Yorkton Exhibition Association and as a 4H leader. Roebuck continues to be active in community activities. Miller, a long time farmer has been involved in both the Saltcoats and Yorkton agricultural societies. He has also been active in 4H, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Miller resides in the Yorkton area and is involved in various community projects.