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AGRICULTURE & MARKETING---AGRICULTURAL SERVICES ---------------------------------------------------------- Agriculture and Marketing Minister Wayne Gaudet said today his department supports the efforts of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and other industry groups in addressing the changes to the Agricultural Employment Services funded by Human Resources Development Canada. Recruiting, screening, placement of workers and transportation coordination for the industry were key services provided through the two Agricultural Employment Services offices in the province, in Kentville and Pictou. These services are scheduled to close March 31, 1996. "These services are extremely important to the farmers, particularly in the horticultural sectors," said Mr. Gaudet. "We will certainly be working closely with the agriculture industry to find alternative solutions." Some responsibility for replacement of workers will shift to local Employment Centres. However, he said, the industry has very special needs requiring a large number of workers at critical times to get crops harvested. -30- Contact: Susan Horne 902-424-5719 jlw Nov. 23, 1995