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    Did You Know? Saskatchewan is one of the largest producers of coriander and caraway in Canada. Growing Forward - Non BRM Programming Environmental Farm Planning (EFP) / Group Planning and Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)Saskatchewan is continuing Environmental Farm Planning, Group Planning and the adoption of Beneficial Management Practices that were introduced under the previous Agricultural Policy Framework. Examples of BMPs that will be funded include relocation of livestock facilities away from stream banks and lake shores; planting forages for buffer establishment to protect stream banks and lake shores; equipment modification for improved pesticide application (Drift Reduction Technology); improved water systems and watering site management to protect high risk marginal soils, stream banks and lakeshores; water well management (capping old wells, protecting existing wells from contamination). These initiatives will be delivered by the Provincial Council of Agriculture Development and Diversification Boards for Saskatchewan (PCAB). A detailed list of BMPs is available from PCAB (see links below.) 
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The Provincial Council of Agriculture Development and Diversification (ADD) Boards for Saskatchewan Inc. (PCAB) is a non-profit agriculture organization that focuses on timely, effective delivery of agriculture programs to Saskatchewan producers. Environmental Farm Plans are voluntary, confidential, self- assessment tools used by producers to raise awareness about environmental risks and opportunities on their operations. Saskatchewan is continuing Environmental Farm Planning, Group Planning and the adoption of Beneficial Management Practices that were introduced under the previous Agricultural Policy Framework. |
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