Growing Forward Programs – Saskatchewan

The programs listed below are offered in the province of Saskatechwan under the Growing Forward framework. Please consult the Regional program page for a complete list of the programs available in this province.

National Programs

• Agri-Foresight 
• AgriMarketing
• Canadian Agri-Science Clusters Initiative
• Developing Innovative Agri-Products
• Farm Debt Mediation Service
• Promoting Agri-Based Investment Opportunities

Provincial Programs

Biosecurity

Growing Forward includes biosecurity because it is the key to preventing disease in livestock and crops.  Biosecurity creates barriers that protect susceptible populations from disease-causing agents such as bacteria and viruses. Growing Forward funds will help implement programs that keep our valuable agricultural commodities protected from disease.

Available to farmers in Saskatchewan, funding will assist in developing biosecurity guidelines that can benefit cow/calf and feedlot operations. 

The Growing Forward initiative will also help implement biosecurity programs for industries that already have a National Voluntary Standard. For example, standards have been developed for the poultry industry because of the risks posed by diseases such as avian influenza. 

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity programs will help livestock producers learn more about best management practices, work with them to assess risks on their farm and plan steps they can take to reduce disease in their flocks and herds.

For additional information, call 306-787-5547. Information is also available through the Biosecurity web site.

Environmental Farm Planning (EFP) / Group Planning and Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)

Saskatchewan will continue to offer Environmental Farm Planning, Group Planning and the adoption of Beneficial Management Practices that was previously introduced under the Agricultural Policy Framework.

For more information, please visit the Environmental Farm Planning / Group Planning and Beneficial Management Practices web site or contact: Jim Stalwick, Policy Branch at 306-787-5092.

Farm Business Development Programming

The Business Planning Service helps farmers develop business plans and enhance business skills in these areas: business strategy, marketing, production economics, human resources, finance, environment, succession planning, business structure and risk management. 

For more information, please visit the Farm Business Development Programming web site.

Farm & Ranch Water Infrastructure

This province-wide Farm & Ranch Water Infrastructure Program has been designed to support the development of secure water sources meant to expand the livestock industry, encourage rural economic activity and mitigate the effects of future drought. 

For more information, please call 1-877-874-5365 or visit the Farm & Ranch Water Infrastructure web site.

Saskatchewan Agri-Value Initiative (SAVI)

The Saskatchewan Agri-Value Initiative (SAVI) is a suite of programs that enable value-added businesses make sound business decisions and capture market opportunities. 

For more information, please contact the Regional Farm Business Management Specialist in your region.

Saskatchewan On-Farm Food Safety (OFFS) Program

This initiative provides financial assistance for producer organizations to undertake OFFS awareness and education activities along with producer implementation efforts.

For more information, please call 1-877-874-5365 or visit the Saskatchewan On-Farm Food Safety (OFFS) Program web site.

Saskatchewan Post-Farm Food Safety Program

The Saskatchewan Post-Farm Food Safety Program has been designed to facilitate the adoption of Vendor Recognition (VR), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and International Organization for Standardization 22000 (ISO 22000) food safety systems. 

For more information, please call 1-877-874-5365 or visit the Saskatchewan Post-Farm Food Safety Program web site.

Voluntary Traceability

Funding will be provided to Saskatchewan farmers to increase the awareness of traceability practices and to support its adoption by the livestock sector.

Program components include awareness and education through information and workshops; development of pilot projects at auction marts and feedlots; financial support for equipment and software; and financial support for the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency to provide data entry services to producers.

For more information, call 306-787-5190. Information is also available through the Voluntary Traceability web site.