SASKATOON – Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced a federal investment of $148,000 in Saskatoon to help form the Saskatchewan Forage Network.
The investment will allow the Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) to hire a coordinator for the newly formed network.
“This project is coming at a key time for the forage industry, as we are currently facing a serious lack of investment in forage research and program funding, both in Saskatchewan and across Canada,” said SFC President Aaron Ivey.
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The funding will help the SFC promote industry-wide dialogue to create a strategy to improve the sector’s competitiveness and ensure its longevity.
“Funding for this project will be used to consult with and bring together stakeholders in a coordinated effort on forage-related issues facing the industry,” said Ivey.
An industry-led steering committee, which includes members from the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, SaskMilk and the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan, will identify new priorities and methods for the network.
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