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In Saskatchewan the food and beverage industry is the largest manufacturing sector with annual sales of about $2 billion with shipments in 2006 totalling over $2.3 billion.

Other Crops

There are many crops grown in the province that allow diversification options for Saskatchewan producers. With some crops, such as canaryseed, Saskatchewan has become a dominant producer and exporter.

		Commercial Harvesting of Wild Mushrooms There are three main species which can be commercially harvested: morels, chanterelles and pine mushrooms.

		Common Seeded Plants for Forage and Reclamation in Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Forage Council has completed the revision and development of four plant identification Field Guides including: Common Seeded Plants for Forage and Reclamation in Saskatchewan.

		Harvesting Wild Rice Harvesting is one of the most important activities in the commercial production of lake wild rice.

		Hemp Hemp has been cultivated for centuries as a source of fibre for rope, sail, and clothing, and the seed crushed for oil, food and feed.

		Non-Timber Forest Products "Non-timber forest products" is a term used to describe the other products can be harvested from the forest besides the timber.

		When to Harvest Special Crops Information such as colour of crop and /or seed at cutting stage or quick test for proper moisture content at combining for various crops.

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