The Ministry of Agriculture issues short-term permits for vacant agricultural Crown land for use during the current production season. This long-standing annual process helps ensure Crown land remains actively managed and well cared for while also offering opportunities to supplement producer’s operations.
Eligible applicants can submit an Application and Agreement for Tender Permit; the highest eligible tender will be awarded the permit.
Acreages as stated in the ads are approximate. Bidders must rely on their own personal inspection of the land and improvements.
Short-term permits are for grazing, hay and cultivation and will expire October 31, 2026.
Who can Participate
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Actively manage the permitted lands for agricultural purposes;
- Meet all requirements in The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act (including being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or corporation/membership-based organization which is 100 per cent Canadian-owned and not publicly traded);
- Have legal access to the permitted land or written agreements for crossing adjacent lands;
- Have any existing accounts with the Ministry of Agriculture in an acceptable status;
- Corporations and co-operatives must be registered and in active status with Information Services Corporation (ISC) Corporate Registry;
- Complete the required application form and submit any supporting documentation that the Ministry of Agriculture requests; and
- In the case of a grazing or hay permit, have or will obtain a Saskatchewan Premises Identification Number (PID).
Agricultural Crown Land Permitting Policy
When to Participate
Eligible applicants can submit an Application and Agreement for Tender Permit on any agricultural Crown land offered for permit once the lot opens and before it closes. Current lots are advertised below:
How to Participate
Each applicant will need to submit an Application and Agreement for Tender Permit to the appropriate address listed within the ad. Tenders may also be submitted to landstenderpermit@gov.sk.ca.
Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered.
For questions on how to complete an Application and Agreement for Tender Permit form, please contact your district Land Management Specialist.
Lands Management Specialist District Map
Tender Results, Payment and Permit Signing
Successful applicants will be contacted by the Ministry of Agriculture shortly after the tender closing. Once notified, applicants must submit full payment of the bid amount within 10 business days. Municipal taxes are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
An Agricultural Permit will be issued only when all of the following conditions have been met:
- Full payment of the tendered amount has been received;
- Municipal taxes have been paid; and
- The Application and Agreement for Tender Permit has been fully executed by the Ministry of Agriculture and returned to the successful applicant.