Introduction

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan recently launched a Task Force to prepare recommendations to the federal and provincial consultations on the Next Policy Framework (NPF). These consultations will result in a new 5-year federal-provincial agricultural funding agreement, beginning in 2023. 

Since October, the NPF Task Force has been gathering information and meeting with stakeholders to develop possible recommendations on behalf of Saskatchewan producers. This Discussion Paper highlights their early findings and presents draft recommendations for feedback. Responses can remain anonymous but there is an opportunity at the end of the survey to provide contact information to stay up to date on key developments.

Phase 1 of the Task Force has focused on multilateral programs, such as business risk management (AgriInsurance, AgriInvest, AgriStability, AgriRecovery) as well as federal trade, market development and research funding programs. The Discussion Paper and Online Survey are seeking feedback on draft recommendations in these program areas.
Phase 2 will focus on environmental programs and other strategic initiatives. The Task Force is reviewing these program areas in a separate Discussion Paper and survey to follow. 

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