The purpose of the ADOPT program is to accelerate the transfer of knowledge to Saskatchewan producers and ranchers. The ADOPT program will provide funding to help producer groups evaluate and demonstrate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level.

Saskatchewan Agriculture and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have signed an agreement allowing the Livestock Loan Guarantee (LLG) program to administer the interest-only portion of the Advance Payments Program (APP) in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Agri-ARM (Agriculture-Applied Research Management) Program connects eight regional applied research and demonstration sites into a province-wide network.

The Agricultural Crown Land Sale Program will offer Crown land lessees an incentive to purchase their leased agricultural Crown land.

The Agricultural Implements Act regulates farm implement dealers to ensure parts and services are available.

The Agriculture Development Fund supports research and development

The Saskatchewan Agri-Food Council is an independent board appointed by the provincial government.  Council is responsible to the Minister of Agriculture for the supervision of all agencies established under The Agri-Food Act, 2004 (Act).

Saskatchewan Agriculture's primary communications vehicle, for producers, providing production information, highlighting agricultural issues and activities occurring in the province's agriculture sector.

For use by the veterinary profession and the animal health industry.

The Beef Development Fund (BDF) supports the development and diversification of Saskatchewan's beef industry through the funding of projects related to production research, technology transfer, and development and promotion of new products.

Beelines newsletter is published in the spring and fall for Saskatchewan's beekeepers.

Growing Forward includes biosecurity because it is the key to preventing disease in livestock and crops.

The fund supports various promotional and research activities that benefit the cattle industry in the province.

All operators of domestic game farms that keep cervids in Saskatchewan are required by provincial regulations to participate in Saskatchewan's Cervid CWD Surveillance Program.

Develop and deliver federal/provincial safety net risk management programs and services for the agriculture sector.

To provide diagnostic services in the areas of plant health, insects, weed control and herbicide resistance screening.

To promote the sustainable and integrated use of Crown land while providing opportunities for diversification and economic growth.

Publications and news releases with information on dealing with drought as it relates to livestock and crop production.

Saskatchewan is continuing Environmental Farm Planning, Group Planning and the adoption of Beneficial Management Practices that were introduced under the previous Agricultural Policy Framework.

A province-wide Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program will support the development of secure water sources in Saskatchewan to expand the livestock industry, encourage rural economic activity and mitigate the effects of future drought. 

To provide confidential peer telephone counselling, support, information and referral services that respond to the needs of rural people families and communities.

The Canada Plan Service is a co-operative provincial network of agricultural engineers, design draftspersons and livestock specialists. It is concerned with the planning, design and construction of modern farm buildings to serve the needs of Canadian agriculture. The Service gathers ideas from across the country and develops these as engineered construction and management recommendations. This makes the latest building technologies and farmstead management practices available to all Canadian farmers

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) is a non-profit, cooperative focal point offering one-stop, full service assistance to food processors wanting to add value to their products for domestic and/or international markets.

Saskatchewan On-Farm Food Safety (OFFS) Program

Responsibility for Saskatchewan On-Farm Food Safety (OFFS) implementation funding has been transferred from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to provincial governments beginning April 1, 2009.  Under the new Saskatchewan OFFS Implementation program, provincial commodity groups will receive funding to assist them in provincial level implementation efforts of their nationally recognized OFFS program. 

Saskatchewan Post-Farm Food Safety Program

The Saskatchewan Post-Farm Food Safety Program, under the federal-provincial Growing Forward Agreement, will facilitate the adoption of Vendor Recognition (VR), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and International Organization for Standardization 22000 (ISO 22000) food safety systems by processors.  Funding will be provided to non-federally registered food processors in Saskatchewan for implementation efforts.

The "Forage, Feed and Custom Service Listing" is available without cost to the user.

Forms for various Saskatchewan Agriculture programs.

To support the development of the game farm industry by delivering licensing and regulatory programs for domestic game farms.

The gopher control rebate provides assistance to producers, Rural Municipalities, and Indian Bands who incurred significant costs to control gophers. 

An apprenticeship style, on-farm skill-training program called the Green Certificate Program.

Growing Forward is a commitment to Canada's agriculture sector that's focused on achieving results, reflects input from across the sector, and  delivers programs that are simple, more effective and tailored to local needs.

Information for farmers and farm families as well as information on how to protect your herd.

Deductions under the Horned Cattle Purchases Act are a "penalty" to encourage dehorning of livestock. The money collected is used for research and development in the cattle industry.

To develop environmentally sound intensive livestock operations.

To protect producer ownership rights through registration of acceptable livestock brands.

To confirm rightful ownership of livestock offered for sale and of livestock transported in and out of the province.

To protect producers from non-payment when selling livestock to a licensed dealer.

The Livestock Loan Guarantee (LLG) program facilitates growth of Saskatchewan ’s livestock industry, including cattle, bison and sheep. The program provides producers with alternative financing options to purchase livestock or construct or expand feedlot facilities.

To provide voluntary inspection of abbattoirs and meat processing plants to help ensure food safety.

Provides trained mediators to assist parties in resolving disputes outside the court systems.

The delivery of uniform province-wide control of pests through a partnership among the province, Provincial Council of ADD Boards, rural municipalities and private industry.

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.

Saskatchewan based processing companies, producer/processor organizations, and businesses involved in value-added processing of agricultural products that maintain a significant business interest in Saskatchewan are eligible for value-added business development programming.

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) is a non-profit, cooperative focal point offering one-stop, full service assistance to food processors wanting to add value to their products for domestic and/or international markets.

The Province of Saskatchewan, located in the centre of the Canadian Prairies, invites qualified farm owners/operators and other agriculture experts to consider immigrating to Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Pastures Program (SPP) offers supplemental grazing on an equitable basis to Saskatchewan livestock producers.

A four-year program that provides repayable contributions of up to $10 million per project for the construction or expansion of transportation biofuels production facilities in Saskatchewan.

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