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New AG marketing fund announced

Apr 18, 2013 | 9:35 AM

A new marketing fund will help Saskatchewan producers stay competitive in global markets.

The federal and provincial governments announced Thursday over $9-million in Growing Forward 2 funding for a new Market Development Program.

It will help provincial businesses, organizations and producer groups develop and expand international and domestic markets for their agriculture products.

The fund will cover half the cost, up to a maximum of $50-thousand, for projects like trade shows, trade missions, promotional materials, training costs and exhibits.