Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
January 8, 2008
Naicam farmer honoured for his
contributions to the pulse industry
Germain Dauk, farmer and former
school teacher is being recognized today as the industry’s 2007
Pulse Promoter of the Year at Pulse Days 2008. Dauk was selected
as the latest recipient of this award because of his numerous
contributions and commitment to the pulse industry.
BASF Canada
sponsors the annual award, with the selection made by the
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ (SPG) Board of Directors. Mark
Kuchuran, Technical Development Specialist for BASF Canada who
presented the award to Dauk, says "Germain’s commitment to the
agricultural community is outstanding. Returning to farming
after several years as a high school teacher, Germain has been
involved in many organizations in a variety of capacities. His
level of commitment in time, energy and talent is tremendous. "
"Western Canadian agriculture, and certainly the pulse sector,
have benefited significantly because of Germain’s contribution
and commitment," says Garth Patterson, Executive Director of
SPG. "He was a natural selection for this year’s award when you
consider his accomplishments and where he’s focused his efforts
over the past several years."
Born and raised in rural Saskatchewan, Dauk completed Bachelor
of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University
of Saskatchewan. While at University he played football with the
Huskies. Following his football days, Dauk spent 23 years
growing the minds of Saskatchewan youth as a high school
teacher. When he retired from full-time teaching in 1984,
farming became his number one priority.
Today, Dauk farms 4,700 acres of canola, peas, lentils, wheat,
barley and oats with his wife Myrna and two sons, Richard and
Ryan. Throughout his farming career he has been a contributor to
many organizations, including serving as a Director with the
Saskatchewan Canola Growers’ Association (1992-1998), Director
with the Canadian Farm Business Management Council (1994-1996),
Director with the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ (1998-2004), and
as Chair of Pulse Canada (2001-2003).
Dauk’s commitment, however, doesn’t stop there. He remains
active with a number of agriculture and community organizations.
Currently, he is the Chair of the Saskatchewan Environmental
Farm Planning Advisory Committee and Chair of the Special Crops
Value Chain Roundtable, which address special crop issues in
Canada. Within the Naicam community, Dauk is a devoted member of
the Naicam Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus and also supports
local minor sports programs.
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