SOD is the recognized voice for Saskatchewan Organic Agriculture. Saskatchewan is a large province, and farming conditions are highly variable. SOD’s aim is to have regional representation on its Board of Directors.
SOD members voted on and approved a new set of Bylaws at the Annual General Meeting in March 2010. All memberships are now “at large” without reference to affiliation to a producer association, corporation or other association. The focus will be on the bigger picture of organic agriculture within Saskatchewan. We would like to introduce the 2011 SOD Board.
- President - Martin Meinert, Swift Current, SK
- Vice President - Dean Gregory, Saskatoon, SK
- Treasurer - Pat Godhe, Wadena, SK
- Secretary - Brian Reiley - Maymont, SK
- Director - Dwite Demerse, Truax, SK
- Director - Br. Kurt Van Kuren, Humboldt, SK
What’s New
Renewed Focus
It all starts with an action plan
Communications
SOD Website is being restructured to facilitate SOD’s ability to bring you local and international news in a timely fashion. In 2011, SOD will be publishing:
- a monthly email bulletin
- a detailed newsletter 3 times a year
Research and Education
SOD will identify organic research priorities for SK and assist with research extension. SOD will identify educational opportunities and provide relevant organic resources.
Policy
SOD will identify barriers to organic production and work with organizations to find solutions.
Marketing
SOD will collect and distribute timely marketing information to the organic sector.
