UNDERSTANDING AND ADAPTING
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) in cooperation with the Market Prospects project of the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics (PBE) presents three provincial seminars featuring:
Dr. Frayne Olson, Crops Economist/ Marketing Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service, Fargo, North Dakota.
Watch any of the three sessions HERE and Download Dr Olson's Marketing Strategy Matrix HERE
MyRM.ca - Your Community Portal
MyRM.ca - the new rural community internet portal available exclusively to APAS member RMs. NOW LIVE!!!!!!
Tied to the Tracks.
APAS urges producers to contact Minister of Transportation Denis Lebel and your local MP to ask for a costing review. You can send an Electronic Postcard to The Honourable Denis Lebel here.
In addition, questions about an immediate costing review can be directed to: Helena Borges, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy for Transportation Canada at (613) 990-3001 or by email at helena.borges@tc.gc.ca.
Dollar and Sense of Membership
Dedicated to Agricultural Issues
In 1935, farm leaders from across Canada rallied to cries for a strong unified voice for agriculture Read More
CGC Celebrates 100 Years!
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The Canadian Grain Commission celebrates its 100th anniversary in April 2012. Embrace this rich (and tasty) heritage with Grain Elevator, a 1981 documentary short about Prairie Sentinels, the vertical grain elevators that once dotted the Prairies, and Grain Handling in Canada, a 1955 short that details the journey of wheat from field to ship. |
Saskcess Stories
Change is a part of life!
Change is a part of life! But for agricultural producers keeping up with industry changes, technological advancements and trends can be a daunting task. The Farm Leadership Council can help!
FLC has embarked on a new path, one that will see it embracing new technology to deliver exciting new learning opportunities. While there have been many changes in the industry, the vision of the Council has remained the same. Learn More HERE
APAS in Action
Each week, we report on where APAS Executive and Staff are, which meetings they attend and any issues that are emerging or evolving. For a look at APAS in Action, click here.
Twitter Feeds
#presidentAPAS (Norm Hall)
#CanadianGrainSK (Shawn Bourgeois)
Coming Up
April
24 - ALUS meeting - Indian Head
AgriView March 2012
On Wednesday, Sask Agriculture announced that the March 2012 issue of Agrivew is now available online. AgriView is Saskatchewan Agriculture's primary communications vehicle, for producers, providing production information, highlighting agricultural issues and activities occurring in the province's agriculture sector.
APAS Members Benefit
APAS offers exceptional benefits to all rural ratepayers that live in Member RMs. From long distance savings to private health services plans (PHSP) - APAS members benefit directly.
CLICK HERE to explore our current benefits offerings, download the appropriate registration or rebate forms for the current offerings.
For more information, you can also call toll free 1-877-306-APAS (2727)
Current Conditions
Questions About Daycare Services
Check out what the possibilities could be for your community. Details on rural daycare programs:
Career Opportunity
Drake has partnered with an international leader in the agriculture industry with over a century of delivering excellence to its customers. Our client has an immediate need for an experienced Facility Assistant in their Congress, Saskatchewan location. Download the complete job posting HERE. Should you be interested in applying, please submit your resume in full confidence to 27831.drake@hiredesk.net. All applications are treated with the strictest confidence!
The Network
The Agricultural Health and Safety Network's mission is to improve health and safety on the farm through education, service and evaluation research. The ultimate goal is to reduce injury and illness related to the farm environment through co-operative efforts with our partners. Learn MORE
www.SaskAdapt.ca.
Warmer and drier conditions resulting from climate change could have significant consequences for our communities and economy.
People who want to find out about the impacts of climate change in Saskatchewan and information on adaptation actions can visit a new website at www.SaskAdapt.ca. - Saskatchewan's climate change impacts and adaptation information centre.
This new website was developed by the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC) at the University of Regina in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, through the Go Green Fund.
Visit www.saskadapt.ca today!
Corporate Partners Program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is Canada's largest provider of business and financial services to farms and agribusiness. FCC's 1,400 employees are passionate about the business of agriculture. To find out more, visit www.fcc-fac.ca
The United Voice of Agriculture
Recent Updates & Changes
President's Report - To listen call 306 789 7774 Extension 411
APAS Monthly E-Newsletter - Faxed and Emailed monthly to all RMs
GM's Activity Report - updated to September 2, 2011