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Saskatchewan is home to 35 per cent of Canada's organic production.

The objective of planning is to provide a basis for decision-making so that the resources are used to return the highest profit to the agri-business. These tools may assist producers entering into diversification ventures and providing a framework for business ideas into viable ventures.

Bale grazing on fields is a method of providing feed to beef cattle during the winter months.

The Bale Grazing Calculator© is a tool to help producers estimate the cost of feeding livestock with bale grazing.

Provide business proponents and those who work with them with a tool to assist in the business development process. 

Every business venture can benefit from the preparation of a carefully written business plan.

Why Do A Business Plan ?
A business plan is important to evaluate financial and production decisions related to feeding cattle.

This booklet reviews the basic business structures of proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, co-operatives and new generation co-operatives.

A comprehensive and updated listing of sources of financial assistance that are available to small businesses wishing to expand or start ventures in Saskatchewan .

These public participation guidelines outline a process to engage community stakeholders in a discussion about livestock development.

Saskatchewan's landbase, clean water and semi-arid climate are ideal for the development of irrigation infrastructure.

 Lake Diefenbaker Development Area (LDDA) has great potential for irrigation expansion and development.
Provides helpful information on the project development process, including concept and decision-making, project planning, and operations management.
Diversification is becoming an agricultural strategy to reduce economic risk on the farm.
Jobs in the livestock industry are highly skilled and challenging positions. 

The purpose of this report is to provide guidance for food product exporters to Mexico on how they can develop a more efficient supply chain.  Particular emphasis is placed on advice to new exporters, but transportation benchmarks are developed in this study that can be useful to established exporters, too.

Provides a basic outline of the types of property that constitute qualified investment for trusts.
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The Regional Development Teams, located in nine offices around the province, help businesses, communities and commercial farmers to start, expand or change their agriculture business.


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