The federal government has announced $219 million for its 60 per cent share of an AgriRecovery payment targeted at livestock producers in areas of Western Canada impacted by drought. Saskatchewan committed its 40 per cent two months ago.

The “Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program” will cover 70 per cent of extraordinary costs related to feed purchase and transportation costs, as well as pasture rentals. Funding will provide eligible producers an initial payment of up to $150 per head to help maintain the breeding herd in the drought regions.

Jeff Morrow is the Acting President and CEO of Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation who will administer the program. He will provide details on what producers will need to to do to apply.

Some very enthusiastic school aged children took a field trip to a farm near Norquay, Sask. to participate in a program called Food Farm. Food Farm aims to teach children about Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry.

It has been hosted by Jennifer Lindgren and her family for a number of years.
Jennifer will share what the students learned during the tour and her family feels its an important to share the good news story of agriculture.

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