Our Mission

Sask Wheat will provide leadership in identifying and supporting research, market development and advocacy to maximize profitable and sustainable wheat production for Saskatchewan farmers.

Overview

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) was established in June 2013. The Commission, under the direction of its elected board of wheat producers, ensures Saskatchewan’s wheat and winter cereals farmers have the resources, leadership and representation to strengthen Saskatchewan’s competitive advantage and ensure the interests of Saskatchewan’s farmers are protected. Check-off dollars administered by the Commission go towards research, advocacy, market development and producer communications and extension initiatives which improve varieties, grow the marketability of wheat and winter cereals, and provide higher value to producers.

Our Vision

Wheat is a highly profitable and sustainable crop for Saskatchewan farmers.

Our Responsibilities

The roles of the Commission are clear:

  • Assisting in developing and promoting domestic and international markets for Saskatchewan wheat.
  • Encouraging, conducting and disseminating research on production, market development, processing and consumption.
  • Advising government entities on wheat policy, research and development.
  • Communicating with growers and other key audiences about wheat production, promotion, consumption, market development and policy initiatives.
  • Encouraging the development and production of market-driven wheat products.
  • Promoting equitable partner and stakeholder relationships in the wheat industry.

Our Strategic Plan

For our 2023-2025 strategic plan the organization has four primary areas of focus: Research, Market Development, Advocacy and Producer Communications and Extension.

Research

Primary Goal

We invest in research that directly benefits Saskatchewan’s producers. This involves prioritizing work that leads to yield gains, improved quality characteristics and other agronomic efficiencies.

Secondary Objectives

  • Expanding public- and farmer-funded wheat breeding and variety development.
  • Expanding Saskatchewan’s capacity for research through the development of related people and infrastructure.
  • Enhancing research programs that add to the profitability and sustainability of Saskatchewan wheat producers, including agronomic and cropping system research.
  • Establishing collaborative research agreements with other commissions, government entities, associations and private organizations.

Market Development

Primary Goal

To keep Saskatchewan’s wheat profitable in the future, our initiatives are focused on increasing the value, marketability and net return to producers by promoting the benefits of Canadian wheat in domestic and export markets worldwide.

Secondary Objectives

  • Maintaining current markets and developing new markets in collaboration with Cereals Canada.
  • Advocating for appropriate quality standards and market development tools that serve the interests of Saskatchewan wheat producers.
  • Building alliances with organizations that align with Sask Wheat’s mandate and purpose. These organizations must be producer-focused and support farm profitability for all.
  • Supporting the development of value-add products made with Saskatchewan wheat.

Advocacy

Primary Goal

Sask Wheat puts producers first. We advocate to advance your interests to governments and industry stakeholders. We ensure the voice of Saskatchewan producers is heard at every level of the wheat industry.

Secondary Objectives

  • Advocating for decision-making that is based on science.
  • Advocating for reliable and cost-effective grain handling and transportation services.
  • Advocating for environmental sustainability policies that support the profitability of Saskatchewan wheat producers.
  • Advocating for efficient and clear business processes within the wheat sector.
  • Building relationships with federal and provincial politicians and bureaucrats to further the interests of Saskatchewan wheat producers.
  • Providing independent information and analysis of key advocacy topics within the wheat sector.
  • Participating in consumer education and engagement activities that build trust between producers and communities and promote the sustainability of wheat production and usage.

Communications and Extension

Primary Goal

We help enhance the productivity and profitability of Saskatchewan’s wheat producers by engaging directly and offering information and support for all operations.

Secondary Objectives

  • Increasing your awareness and understanding of the value that Sask Wheat brings through events and extension activities.
  • Increasing your engagement with us through effective communications, developing and supporting a variety of ways that you can get involved.
  • Increasing your awareness of the results of our research, transferring the knowledge that we gain straight back to its source – you.
  • Developing materials and communication tools that focus on agronomy and grain marketing to make it easier for us to share knowledge with you.
  • Collaborating with the provincial government and other organizations on activities that extend and uplift Saskatchewan’s wheat producers.
  • Developing young farmers to eventually take on leadership roles in the agriculture space.
  • Enhancing the onboarding process for current and future directors of Sask Wheat to ensure that we always have your interests in mind.
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Research Overview

Investing in research is at the core of what we do; we fund initiatives that help create a more profitable, sustainable future for Saskatchewan wheat.

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