Agriculture
Services provided by the Ministry of Agriculture are available in the office, online and right in the field to ensure that farmers, ranchers and industry have access to research, production and business information, risk management tools and ministry services.
1. Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Agribusiness
Crops and Irrigation
Your gateway to Saskatchewan Agriculture's crop information.
Livestock
Your gateway to Saskatchewan Agriculture's livestock information.
Market Trends
A weekly update of Canadian and United States crops and livestock commodity prices.
Agriview
AGRIVIEW is published 4 times a year and delivered to approximately 40, 000 households in Saskatchewan. Agriview is a valuable resource for farmers and ranchers with information on the latest innovations in technology, research and marketing.
Crop Report
The Crop Report is a weekly summary of Saskatchewan crop conditions and precipitation during the growing season, starting April 1st each year and running for approximately 27 weeks.
2. Business Plans and Annual Reports
Business Plan for 2026-27
The Business Plan for 2026-27 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Annual Reports
The Ministry of Agriculture's 2024-25 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
3. Programs and Services
Agriculture Research
Discover more about Saskatchewan’s agricultural research and development. Find out about programs such as the Agriculture Development Fund, or the Saskatchewan Agri-Value Initiative. These programs highlight the technology and knowledge behind a competitive and profitable agriculture industry.
Crown Lands
To promote the sustainable and integrated use of Crown land while providing opportunities for diversification and economic growth.
Regional Offices
The Regional Office Teams are located in ten Regional Offices around the province. Specialists in each office are available in the office or out in the field to provide farmers, ranchers, producer groups and industry players with access to production as well as business information and services.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Through consultation with producers, industry, and other stakeholders, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming in Saskatchewan was developed to help the agricultural sector innovate, grow and prosper:
- Programs for Farmers and Ranchers
- Programs for Agri-Businesses and Industry Organizations
- Research Programs
All Programs and Services
See our full list of programs and services.
4. Minister and Managers
Hon. David Marit, Minister
Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-0338 |
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| Fax | 306-787-0630 |
| ag.minister@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 334, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3 |
William Greuel, Deputy Minister of Agriculture
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-8077 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2393 |
| william.greuel@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 101, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Penny McCall, Assistant Deputy Minister, Regulatory and Innovation
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-5247 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2393 |
| Penny.McCall@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 101, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Amy Standish, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Programs
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-3121 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2393 |
| amy.standish@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 101, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Brady Pollock, Assistant Deputy Minister, Field Operations
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-5170 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2393 |
| brady.pollock2@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 101, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Shawn Gibson, Executive Director
Agriculture Research Branch
| Phone | 306-787-9768 |
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| shawn.gibson@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 101 - 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Rob Pentland, Executive Director
Corporate Services Branch
| Phone | 306-787-9272 |
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| robert.pentland2@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 226 - 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Faye Dokken, Executive Director
Crops and Irrigation Branch
| Phone | 306-787-8061 |
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| Fax | 306-787-0428 |
| faye.dokken@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 125, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Venkata Vakulabharanam, Executive Director
Livestock Branch
| Phone | 306-787-8191 |
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| Fax | 306-787-1315 |
| venkata.vakulabharanam@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 202, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Mark Anderson, Executive Director
Programs Branch
| Phone | 306-787-8510 |
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| mark.anderson@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 329, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Tracy Evans, Executive Director
Regional Services Branch
| Phone | 306-873-7138 |
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| tracy.evans@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 1105 99th Street, Tisdale, SK, S0E 1T0 |
Jeff Morrow, President and CEO
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
| Phone | 639-398-4219 |
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| Fax | 306-728-7260 |
| jeff.morrow@scic.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 484 Prince William Drive, Box 3000, Melville, SK, S0A 2P0 |
James Kettel, Executive Director
Trade & Value-Added Branch
| Phone | 306-787-5139 |
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| James.kettel@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 329 - 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Laurie Hutton, Executive Director
Policy Branch
| Phone | 306-787-9432 |
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| laurie.hutton@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 302 - 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Charlotte McGraw, Executive Director
Communications Branch
| Phone | 306-787-4031 |
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| charlotte.mcgraw@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 130 - 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
Dianna Emperingham, Executive Director
Lands Branch
| Phone | 306-787-6607 |
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| Fax | 306-787-1315 |
| dianna.emperingham@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 231 - 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 |
5. Forms and Publications
6. Legislation
The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Agriculture. The links below are provided by consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to the Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies.
Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Freelaw website. To order or subscribe, please visit the Freelaw website. If you don't have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it for free.
7. News Releases
Read the ministry's most recent news releases
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Government of Saskatchewan Announces Detailed Changes to the 2026 AgriStability Program
Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to the 2026 AgriStability Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop...
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Budget Protects a Growing, Resilient Agriculture Sector
The 2026-27 Provincial Budget includes a strong commitment to agriculture with a $662.7 million investment, an increase of $37.4 million or six...
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Saskatchewan Supports Farm Safety During Agricultural Safety Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 15 - 21, 2026 as Agricultural Safety Week, demonstrating the province's commitment to safer...
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Water Security Agency Issues 2026 Spring Runoff Outlook
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the spring runoff outlook for 2026. The majority of the province can anticipate near to below...
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Province Celebrates International Year of the Woman Farmer
The Government of Saskatchewan celebrates International Year of the Woman farmer and the women whose leadership, innovation and hard work continue...