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Agriculture in Saskatchewan

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Agriculture. What do you think of when you hear this word?

Wide expanses of golden wheat fields or yellow blooms of canola set against a bright blue sky? Cattle grazing in pastures? Massive farm equipment rolling down the highway? Or maybe you think of the peace and quiet of rural living. 

​Of course you think about food: Grain for your breads; lentils for your soups, a frosted glass of cold milk, crisp greens for your salads, or steak for the barbecue.  In Saskatchewan, agriculture is all of these things and much more.

The science behind the scenes

You might not realize that agriculture is driven by science, but in Saskatchewan, scientists are hard at work every day, developing crops that are hardier or have better nutritional qualities. Others are coming up with ways for farmers to deal with pests;  creating  pesticides that are less harmful to the environment; researching 'friendly insects' to control pests. Some crops are developed to fend off pests themselves (without harming  other organisms).​ Animal scientists are developing better feeds,  and coming up with better ways to house and handle livestock.
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Visit the Ministry of Agriculture website for  more information about  agriculture in Saskatchewan.

A history of agricultural science

​​With over 40 percent of Canada’s arable land, agriculture has been the economic mainstay in the province for more than 100 years.

​In ag-biotechnology, Saskatchewan often takes the lead in areas like crop development and vaccine research. In fact, 30 per cent of the ag-biotech activity in Canada comes from this province.

​Exciting research is underway at the world-class research cluster that has developed at the University of Saskatchewan  and Innovation Place in Saskatoon.  

RESOURCES

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) 
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture 
Saskatchewan Biosciences 
Agriculture in Saskatchewan (Wikipedia) 
Saskatchewan Organic Directorate

Agricultural Education: 
Ag in the Classroom 
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan
​GMO Answers
SaskPolytechnic  Bioscience Technology
University of Saskatchewan – College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Agricultural Research: 
AAFC-Saskatoon Research Centre 
National Research Council 
Saskatchewan Biosciences 
Saskatchewan Research Council 
POS Bio-Sciences
VIDO-InterVac

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Research Funding: 
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers 
Western Grains Research Foundation
National Research Council

Value Added Food Development and Processing
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) 

Business Development & Funding: 
Ag-West Bio 
Farm Credit Canada 
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Commodity Groups: 
SaskCanola 
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association 
Saskatchewan Chicken
Saskatchewan Egg Producers 
Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission 
Saskatchewan Fruit Growers Association 
Saskatchewan Herb and Spice Association 
SaskMilk 
Saskatchewan Pork Development Board
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
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