Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is Saskatchewan's democratically elected, non-partisan farm policy and advocacy organization.

APAS is Saskatchewanโ€™s only non-partisan, democratically elected agricultural policy and advocacy organization. We create solutions to the challenges on Saskatchewan farms, and then take these solutions to the provincial and federal government to help them make better decisions. APAS represents farmers and ranchers in 137 rural municipalities across the province. We offer members a powerful, respe

cted voice straight to government decision makers. With each new participating RM, our voice becomes stronger! Policy change often takes years of strategic communication, and APAS plays the long game on behalf of Saskatchewan's agricultural producers. We focus on building strong, respectful relationships with decision makers (regardless of their political stripes) and offer them practical solutions backed up by expert research.

Agriculture is a nation-building industry, but its future depends on the next generation.Every year, farmers across Cana...
06/12/2026

Agriculture is a nation-building industry, but its future depends on the next generation.

Every year, farmers across Canada invest in their operations, their land, and their communities. But without strong transition pathways, that continuity is at risk.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Supporting farm transition isnโ€™t just about succession. Itโ€™s about protecting a national economic asset.

The Next Policy Framework must reflect this by prioritizing long-term sector stability and growth.

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๐Ÿ‘‰ Nearly all Canadian grain moves by rail๐Ÿ‘‰ There are no practical alternatives to moving grain to export marketsWhen rai...
06/11/2026

๐Ÿ‘‰ Nearly all Canadian grain moves by rail
๐Ÿ‘‰ There are no practical alternatives to moving grain to export markets

When rail or port disruptions occur:
Grain movement is delayed
Export opportunities are lost
Farm operations are impacted
Canada's reputation as a reliable supplier is put at risk

APAS has formally submitted our response to federal consultations on modernizing the labour relations framework that encourages a revised labour policy that:
โœ” Reduces the likelihood of work stoppages
โœ” Protects the movement of agri-food products
โœ” Supports reliable and transparent supply chains

Supporting agriculture means keeping Canadaโ€™s supply chains moving.

APAS thanks Minister Kaeding for his leadership in advancing Saskatchewanโ€™s trade mission to China. Strong trade relatio...
06/09/2026

APAS thanks Minister Kaeding for his leadership in advancing Saskatchewanโ€™s trade mission to China. Strong trade relationships matter for Saskatchewan farmers.

China is a key market for our sector:
๐Ÿ‘‰ ~20% of Saskatchewan agri-food exports
๐Ÿ‘‰ $3.7B in exports in 2024
๐Ÿ‘‰ Declined to $2.3B in 2025 following tariffs

Recent progress is encouragingโ€”but more work is needed.
โœ” Maintain and expand market access
โœ” Ensure long-term stability beyond 2026

โ€œReliable, rules-based trade is essentialโ€”and farmers should not bear the cost of trade disruptions.โ€

๐Ÿ“„ Read more: https://apas.ca/news/listing/support-for-saskatchewan-trade-mission-to-china-to-strengthen-agricultural-markets

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๐’๐ž๐ž๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐? ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‘‡If youโ€™re seeding past the recommended dates in the SCIC S...
06/09/2026

๐’๐ž๐ž๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐? ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‘‡

If youโ€™re seeding past the recommended dates in the SCIC Seeding Date Tool:
๐Ÿ‘‰ You may be taking on increased risk
๐Ÿ‘‰ Late seeding can impact how losses are assessed

โœ” Every situation is different
โœ” Itโ€™s important to understand how your coverage applies

๐Ÿ‘‰ We strongly encourage producers to contact their local SCIC Customer Service Office to review their specific situation.

Clear information = better decisions during a challenging season.

Who will be farming Saskatchewan 10, 20, or 30 years from now?Across the province, farm families are thinking about the ...
06/08/2026

Who will be farming Saskatchewan 10, 20, or 30 years from now?

Across the province, farm families are thinking about the future. How to transition their operations, pass on knowledge, and keep their farms viable for the next generation. But that transition isnโ€™t always easy.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Farm transition is not just a family issue, itโ€™s a sector-wide priority.

At APAS, we are calling for Farm Transition to be recognized as a core priority in the Next Policy Framework because the future of agriculture depends on it.

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The current policy framework is heavily weighted toward compliance and environmental mandates.While important, this appr...
06/06/2026

The current policy framework is heavily weighted toward compliance and environmental mandates.

While important, this approach doesnโ€™t fully reflect the realities of modern agriculture.

Farmers are managing:
โ€ขMarket volatility
โ€ขTrade uncertainty
โ€ขRising input costs

๐Ÿ‘‰ Policy must evolve to reflect the full economic role of agriculture

APAS is calling for a Next Policy Framework that supports growth, resilience, and long-term success for producers.

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๐‚๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€”๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž๐๐ข๐ง๐ .Clarity on seeding deadlines and crop insurance coverage during busy...
06/05/2026

๐‚๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€”๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž๐๐ข๐ง๐ .

Clarity on seeding deadlines and crop insurance coverage during busy spring operations is important.

If you are seeding past the recommended seeding date in the SCIC Seeding Date Tool, contact your local SCIC Customer Service Office to understand how late seeding impacts your risk.

Every spring, farmers across Canada make one of the largest investments in our economy.What we often call โ€œseeding and c...
06/05/2026

Every spring, farmers across Canada make one of the largest investments in our economy.

What we often call โ€œseeding and choresโ€ is a multi-billion dollar investment in food production, rural communities, and Canadaโ€™s economic future.

Itโ€™s one of the countryโ€™s most significant annual economic undertakingsโ€”quiet, consistent, and often overlooked.
๐Ÿ‘‰ A true nation-building effort

At APAS, we believe this reality should be reflected in how agricultural policy is developed.

The Next Policy Framework must recognize agriculture as:
โžก๏ธ A key economic driver
โžก๏ธ A foundation for long-term national growth
โžก๏ธ An industry worth investing inโ€”strategically

Canadian agriculture is more than a sectorโ€”itโ€™s a key driver of our economy.Across Saskatchewan and Canada, farmers and ...
06/03/2026

Canadian agriculture is more than a sectorโ€”itโ€™s a key driver of our economy.

Across Saskatchewan and Canada, farmers and ranchers are making significant investments every season to produce food, support rural communities, and contribute to economic growth.

At APAS, weโ€™re actively engaging in the Next Policy Framework to ensure agriculture is recognized for what it truly is:
๐Ÿ‘‰ A national economic driver

We believe the next framework must move beyond a narrow focus on compliance and better reflect the realities of modern agriculture.

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Spring season is busyโ€”but decisions that impact your land are still happening.โ€‹The Government of Saskatchewan is current...
06/02/2026

Spring season is busyโ€”but decisions that impact your land are still happening.โ€‹

The Government of Saskatchewan is currently consulting on proposed changes to The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Act (SRACA) โ€” legislation that directly affects producers and landowners.โ€‹

These changes touch on:โ€‹
๐Ÿ‘‰ Compensation processesโ€‹
๐Ÿ‘‰ Right of entry timelinesโ€‹
๐Ÿ‘‰ How disputes and damages are handledโ€‹

Stakeholder feedback is open nowโ€”with a deadline of June 5. โ€‹

APAS is there when you canโ€™t be.โ€‹

We are reviewing these proposed changes and bringing forward the perspectives of Saskatchewan farmers to ensure your voice is represented.โ€‹
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Regina, SK
S4N4Z4

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

306 789 7774

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