Saskatchewan’s Biotech Industry is being recognized this week.

You may not realize it but about a third of Canada’s agricultural biotechnology work is done right here in the province.

This includes work relating to plant made pharmaceuticals, plant genomics, and more.

Ag-West Bio President and CEO Wilf Keller says Biotechnology is an important part of Saskatchewan's economy, advancing our agriculture, health and environmental sectors.

He notes Hardier crops, vaccines, insulin, and bioremediation - even beer making - are all made possible thanks to biotechnology.

Biotech Week Activities are taking place in Regina and Saskatoon to raise public awareness while highlighting our bioscience industry.