Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says events like the Calgary Stampede help to bridge the gap in understanding agriculture – High River Online

Jul 08 2024

The Calgary Stampede is underway, the always popular event attracts thousands of people over ten days.

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says its always a fun time and puts a spotlight on agriculture and our western heritage.

“Calgary Stampede has always been an amazing partner with agriculture. Of course, that’s where it stems from, that’s where it started. Rodeo really truly is a part of our culture and heritage here.”

The work and effort of all the volunteers, and the local ag societies and fairs right up to the Calgary Stampede play an important role in helping to bring a lot of people that don’t have a background or knowledge of the sector a little closer to knowing what its all about.

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