Deadline for participation is January 31, 2017
By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging members of the agriculture industry to complete a survey to help shape the next agriculture policy. The current framework, Growing Forward 2, expires in March 2018.
The survey asks producers for information including the type of operation they run, how many years they’ve been in business, and their total gross revenue.
“We are looking ahead to ensure Saskatchewan interests are represented in the program framework to follow GF2,” provincial Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said in a release. “I would encourage everyone involved in the agriculture industry to let us know their priorities through this survey.”
Earlier this year, Canada’s agriculture ministers identified six key areas: market and trade; science, research and innovation; risk management; environmental sustainability and climate change; value-added agriculture and agri-food processing; and public trust.
“As a government, we are focused on offering the programs and services that farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses need to be successful. Through the Next Policy Framework, we will continue to make strategic investments that help strengthen our industry and the economy," said Stewart.
Farmers have until January 31, 2017 to participate in the survey. Results will be compiled and posted after the deadline closes.