August 2022 Newsletter

Farm Tours Build Trust

Our farm tours invite food influencers to visit working farms. The project helps to build understanding in how agriculture is working to be more sustainable and to cultivate relationships between consumers

and farmers.

Start Planning For Agriculture Month 2022

This year’s #CelebrateAg Month theme is #MealsFromtheFarm. It celebrates the great food produced by Saskatchewan farmers, highlights meals shared out in the field and the ways agriculture gives back to our communities.

Meet The Board

Zenneth Faye

Zenneth Faye represents SaskBarley 

on the FFC SK Board.

He says that agriculture is part of his DNA, as

the farm has been in his family for more than a hundred years. Zenneth points out that learning—through the struggles and the successes—is key.

Nicole Lamers

Nicole Lamers represents the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture on the FFC SK Board. Nicole began working for the Ministry of Agriculture in 2018, but has been involved with the family farm with her husband since 2005. 

Scott Sheils

Scott Shiels represents 

Grain Millers Canada on the FFC SK Board of Directors. Grain Millers is one of the largest millers of oats in the world.

He says that, hands down, the best part of working in the farm sector is the people. 

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How Do Chickpeas Grow?

Did you know that the Canadian prairies is an ideal place to grow pulse crops such as lentils, dried peas, beans and chickpeas?

Shaun, a farmer from Kyle, SK

talks about how he grows chickpeas.

The Science Behind Apple Farming

Science and creativity are critical tools for problem solving. For apple growers, these mutually-supportive characteristics have fostered more efficient production methods – from genetic tools to new orchard designs.

Each year, Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan works with a selection panel to recognize a person who strives to engage consumers about agriculture and helps farmers to build public trust in our province and beyond.

The Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion Award is presented to an individual who has taken the initiative to engage or educate consumers about food and farming in our province. Nominees have used their skills to help inform consumers about production practices and have done a measurable job of promoting our industry.

Download the nomination form here.

Nomination deadline is September 30, 2022.