Leader-Post: Two Regina teachers burn the Agribition brand

Agribition special guests, teachers Deb Bresciani (left) and
Joanna Lukomski, perform the burning of the brand at
Canadian Western Agribition in Regina on Nov. 21, 2011.

Photograph by: Bryan Schlosser, Regina Leader-Post

Deb Bresciani has brought her classes to Agribition for more than 20 years because of her love for agriculture.

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Deb Bresciani's thoughts on performing the Burning the Brand ceremony

“It was really exciting for both of us. (It was a) very prestigious thing to do because we know it’s held in high honour because of dignitaries,” said Bresciani. “It was just kind of a neat connection from what I do here as a teacher and then passing on the torch to Joanna.”


Joanna Lukomski's thoughts on performing the ceremony and her favourite part about Agribition when she was younger

“It was very nerve racking," said Lukomski while describing what it was like to perform the ceremony. "I was really hoping that I did a good job and was kind of wondering how long to hold the brand on.”

Lukomski said she owes Bresciani for first getting her involved in Agribition.

"(Bresciani) basically introduced me to Agribition and agriculture and Saskatchewan’s resources,” said Lukomski. “It was really significant to me. It was passing on the torch figuratively and symbolically.

"So it was a really nice experience and being able to do it with Deb was a great way to show how thankful I am that she was able to take me here 12 years ago."

When she first visited Agribition, Lukomski said she enjoyed all of the animals.

“My favourite parts were just petting the animals and seeing them up close and because of Deb, I was able to go to things like horse back riding and really get involved with agriculture more,” said Lukomski. “When you’re a city kid, you don’t really get to see those aspects and it was really nice.”