The following statement is attributable to Bill Campbell, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers.
“Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) congratulates Ralph Eichler on his appointment to cabinet as Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development. We look forward to working with him to grow Manitoba’s agricultural industry. KAP would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Blaine Pedersen, outgoing Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development. As a producer and advocate, MLA and cabinet minister, we have appreciated Minister Pedersen’s passion and engagement and wish him the best.”
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For more information:
Graham Schellenberg, Communications and Government Relations Coordinator
Keystone Agricultural Producers
431-554-8352
graham.schellenberg@kap.ca
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