Maymont had a visit at the seniors' center June 17 from Ted Turner, author of Beyond The Farm Gate.
Liz Clayton, Valerie Gray, June Rogers and Laura Spence made this visit possible. There were about 20 people who attended.
Turner was once a resident in Maymont. His book is a story of a farm boy who helped make the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool a world-class business. Raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, Turner threw open the farm gate to lead the farmer-controlled Wheat Pool to its greatest heights. The Globe and Mail called it "one of Canada's best run companies."
Turner diversified its holdings and took on governments and vested interests in order to do it. Never afraid to make tough decisions, he even closed grain elevators in the face of farmer-led protests. Turner witnessed the rise and fall of the family farm, the rise and fall of the co-operative movement and the transformation of agricultural policy in the age of globalization.
From working the land to working with prime ministers, his memoir reveals a man who fought on behalf of farmers, both at home and internationally, while maintaining a sense of balance and the greatest integrity.
Condolences to the Wohlberg family on the passing of their mother Laurine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
