The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $388-million investment by federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture.
Science, Research and Innovation
Funding for research and development activities. Programs include Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and Ag Demonstration of Practices and Technology (ADOPT) and Strategic Research Initiative.
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Funding to support rural water development and environmental programming, including Agri-Environmental Technical Services, Environmental Farm Plans, Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP), Farm Stewardship Program (FSP) and Irrigation Programs.
Risk Management
Funding programs to effectively manage production risk. Programs include Agricultural Skills and Knowledge (ASK), Assurance Systems Programs, Pasture Transition Program and Pest Biosecurity Program.
Value-Added Agriculture and Agri-Food Processing
Funding to increase competitiveness through productivity and food safety. Programs include Food Safety for Processors, Product2Market Value-Added and Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM).
Public Trust
Funding to build agricultural awareness, encourage farm safety and develop leadership. Programs include Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP), Agriculture Student Scholarship, Farm Safety Program, Industry Organization Development Program (IODP) and Next Gen Ag Mentorship Program.
Markets and Trade
Funding is available through the Product2Market Program to assist the agriculture industry in expanding domestic and international markets.