BREAKING NEWS!
Jan 22, 2010 - APAS launched a farmer survey about rail service to gather data for a submission to the Rail Freight Service Review Panel.
Farmers can do the survey online - click [HERE]
Farmers can print and fax the survey - click [HERE]
To learn more about the Service Review - Click [HERE]
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APAS is also conducting a farmer survey about contracts they have to sign such as technical use agreements, production contracts, and marketing contracts.
Farmers can do the survey online - click [HERE]
Farmers can print and fax the survey - click [HERE]
The Future of Food
A Legacy of Protection - Book Launch
Saskatchewan stands alone with unique and historic legislation that protects farmers from the legal action of creditors in ways no other province has envisioned. Now a newly published book – A Legacy of Protection – thoroughly analyzes Saskatchewan’s unique approach to farm debt.
The book focuses on the historic Saskatchewan Farm Security Act and over 500 cases that have gone through the Saskatchewan courts. Also, you can register for one of six seminar and book launches scheduled for cities in Saskatchewan. To learm more or to register for one of the upcoming seminars, click [HERE]
WeatherFarm Launches
Winnipeg – The largest private weather network in Canada, linking 700 on-farm monitoring stations, has grown from the Prairie soil. The network, launched just two years ago by farmers through the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and WeatherBug, is on track to revolutionize the way weather information is gathered, shared and used in Canada – by farmers, media, business, government and the public. READ MORE [HERE]
APAS in ACTION
Each week, we report on where APAS Executive and Staff are, which meetings they attend and any issues that are emerging or evolving. For a look at APAS in Action, click here.
Get the President's Voice Message by calling 306-789-7774 and selecting ext 02.
Market Prospects' 25th Anniversary Series
The 2010 series, Market Prospects begins on CTV Farmgate on Saturday, January 16.
The program will be on haitus during the 2010 Winter Olympics, but will return to CTV'sa regular schedule starting March 6 at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm every Saturday.
Click [HERE] for more info.
Coming Up This Week....
Feb 8 - District One Conference Call at 7:30 am
Feb 8 - Meeting with the Council for the RM of Piapot (Don Connick)
Feb 9 - 2010 SSCA Annual Conference
Feb 9 - Meeting with the Councils for the RMs of Ituna Bon Accord , Torch River, Touchwood, and Nipawin
Feb 10 - Meeting with the Councils for the RMs of Invermay. Willow Creek, and Arbourfield.
Feb 11 - Meeting with the Councils for the RMs of Tisdale, Barrier Valley adn Invermay
Feb 11 & 12 - Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association AGM
For more information, Click hereAPAS Members Benefit
APAS offers exceptional benefits to all rural ratepayers that live in Member RMs. From long distance savings to private health services plans (PHSP) - APAS members benefit directly.
CLICK HERE to explore our current benefits offerings, download the appropriate registration or rebate forms for the current offerings.
For more information, you can also call toll free 1-877-306-APAS (2727)
Immediate changes needed as part of the BRM Strategic Review
The CFA called on Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture to make immediate adjustments to the AgriStability program to help tie the industry over until the next generation of agricultural programming can be developed and implemented. Read More [HERE].
Rail Cost Review
APAS encourages all producers to send an email postcard to the Minister of Transportation John Baird and your local MP to convey the importance of having the government conduct a full costing review of the railway revenue cap as soon as possible so farmers reliant on the railway will no longer be overcharged. This issue has a huge impact on the competitiveness of Canadian farmers.
In addition, Transport Canada has requested that queries from members regarding the immediate need for a full costing review be directed to: Helena Borges the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy for Transportation Canada at 613-997-2689 or by email at helena.borges@tc.gc.ca.
Send Electronic Postcards to Minister Baird: http://cfa-fca.ca/pages/emailer.php
2009 Winter Midterm Meeting
The 2009 Winter Mid Term Meeting of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) was held on December 3 and 4, 2009 at the Regina Inn in Regina.
To view the Resolutions passed at the 2009 Winter Midterm Meeting, click [HERE]
For more details and photos, click [HERE]
Recent Updates & Changes
President's Report - UPDATED 03-02-10
APAS Monthly E-Newsletter Issue02 Faxed and Emailed 30-01-10
GM's Weekly Report - UPDATED 28-01-10
Rail Service Review SURVEY- LAUNCHED 22-01-10
Grain Transportation Policy - NEW CONTENT ADDED 11-01-10
The United Voice of Agriculture
