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Audience listing FarmersPROGRAMS AND SERVICES
A centralized source of agri-food statistical information, describing trends to facilitate decisions and for industry promotion and development.
The Agriculture Knowledge Centre is your place to start for the latest answers on topics ranging from crops and livestock to nutrient management and the economic implications of management decisions.
Honours Saskatchewan's farm families and their role in the development of the province. The family farm represents the traditions and heritage that have shaped our province and the Century Family Farm Award recognizes families that have followed in the footsteps of their ancestors, farming the same land continuously for 100 years or more.
Provides Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance for the province of Saskatchewan for the purpose of detecting CWD on domestic game farms.
Crop Insurance, an agricultural safety net program offered by the government, is a multi-risk insurance program available for grain, oilseeds, pulse and hay crops, as well as a number of specialty crops.
A weekly summary of Saskatchewan crop conditions and precipitation during the growing season, starting April 1st each year and running for approximately 27 weeks.
Promotes the sustainable and integrated use of Crown land while providing opportunities for diversification and economic growth.
Fuel Tax Exemption Permit holders (i.e. farmers, commercial fishers, trappers and loggers) may purchase 80% of their gasoline tax exempt from registered bulk fuel dealers, cardlock or keylock operations for use in their farming, commercial fishing, trapping or logging activities.
To provide confidential peer telephone counselling, support, information and referral services that respond to the needs of rural people families and communities.
Allows agricultural producers to locate or register feed grain and forage products available for sale in the province.
An apprenticeship style, on-farm skill training program.
In Saskatchewan, since 1943, foreclosure of a home quarter cannot be completed except under special circumstances. The Farm Land Security Board is responsible for administering Home Quarter Protection and maintains a database of all mortgages excluded from Home Quarter Protection.
Protects producer ownership rights through registration of acceptable livestock brands
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.
Offers supplemental grazing on an equitable basis to Saskatchewan livestock producers. The SPP promotes environmental and agricultural sustainability of marginal crown lands through good range land planning and forage management.
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