Member Statement (1 April 2025)

From Hansard (1 April 2025)

 

Couple Wins Outstanding Young Farmers Award

Blaine McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Recently on the last day of Canada’s Farm Show, the winners of this year’s Outstanding Young Farmers award for Saskatchewan were announced. Each year this national program recognizes agriculture producers who excel at what they do. Brady and Lindsay Funk, who farm near Wymark, are very deserving recipients.

Mr. Speaker, at Braylin Acres their commitment to excellence is at the heart of Saskatchewan agriculture. Brady and Lindsay are in fact more than farmers. They meet or exceed the criteria for this prestigious honour, which includes contributing in positive ways to their community, the province, and the nation with dedication and a solid work ethic. This and a passion for continual learning and development drives the growth and excellence this program seeks to recognize. Innovative and dedicated young producers like Brady and Lindsay are helping our province achieve our 2030 growth plan goals such as increasing crop production to 45 million metric tons.

Mr. Speaker, this couple are showing us what the future of agriculture looks like in Saskatchewan and, Mr. Speaker, it’s clearly in excellent hands. And with family genes running deep in farming — great-grandparents on both sides — agriculture will never be far from their hearts.

I invite all members to join me in congratulating Brady and Lindsay and wishing them the best of luck at the national Outstanding Young Farmers event in November. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.