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Pollinators Heath Chair Plaque Unveiling

June 19, 2026

Sparked by the initial proposal brought forward by Dr. Elemir Simko, Professor of Veterinary Pathology at Western College of Veterinary Medicine – the approved initiative required $750,000.00 to finance the chair for the first five years. SBDC in collaboration with; Sask Oil Seeds, Manitoba Canola Growers, BASF, British Columbia Blue Berry Council and along side private donations from our members has successfully achieved this goal.

The Pollinator Health Chair endeavors towards a secure future for all pollinators including honeybees and by extension the Beekeeping Industry as a whole – through novel research and development. Not only can Saskatchewan beekeepers be proud of this accomplishment, but one of our very own, Dr. Sarah Wood, has occupied the chair since its inception. Though Dr. Wood has already proven her value to our industry time and time again through her intellect and dedication, we eagerly look forward to what she will undoubtedly accomplish as our Pollinator Health Chair.

Did You Know…

Beekeepers are able to claim the check-off fees paid to SBDC on Schedule 31 of their corporate tax return (line 131) and in the past has been equal to 80% of the fees paid. The resulting refundable tax credit is 35% of the claim. This translates to a tax credit of 28% of the total fee paid.