May 19, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is now accepting new applicants for the Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program (YLMP) presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). “Having been a mentee in this program, I can say with confidence this program is a great benefit to young producers in Saskatchewan,” APAS President Ian Boxall said.…

April 11, 2022 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released a list of 19 recommendations for the Federal and Provincial governments to consider in developing the next five-year funding agreement for agricultural programs. “It was important to make sure our voice was heard as the provincial and federal governments make decisions on this…

March 2, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – Fifteen delegates from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan are attending the 87th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in Ottawa. During the meeting, APAS past President Todd Lewis was elected Second Vice-President of CFA for another term. Todd has been on the CFA Board for the last five years and served as an acting…

October 3, 2023 (Regina, SK) – Leaders from four farm groups representing the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), SaskCanola, Sask Wheat and SaskBarley have penned a letter to Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister, urging the Government of Saskatchewan to conduct a thorough risk assessment concerning the proposed merger of Bunge and Viterra, currently under…

July 28, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is pleased to see the reversal of the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) decision to harmonize primary and export grading standards for certain wheat classes. “This is good news for wheat producers,” APAS President Ian Boxall said. “Higher grading standards for test weight and…

June 4, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is proud toonce again offer the APAS Young Leaders (AYL) program, presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Formerly known as the Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program, AYL offers producers in Saskatchewanbetween the ages of 18 and 40 the opportunity to experience and learn about farm policy from…

April 25, 2023 (Regina, SK) – The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on both the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) to reach a mutual agreement quickly to avoid further supply-chain disruptions. APAS recently submitted a letter to Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau to address the concerns over…

April 3, 2023 (Regina, SK) – On April 1, the federal carbon tax increased to $65/tonne, the first year of an accelerated price on carbon that continues rising by $15 per tonne Carbon dioxide equivalent until it reaches $170 by 2030. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is highlighting the disproportionate impact the carbon tax pricing system is having on…