Who is APAS?
APAS is Saskatchewan’s general farm organization - formed to provide farmers and ranchers with a democratically elected, grassroots, non-partisan, producer organization based on rural municipal boundaries. As the united voice of thousands of agricultural producers in Saskatchewan, we strive to represent the views of a wide variety of agricultural stakeholders in order to form comprehensive policies that can benefit all sectors of society.
APAS was formed from a resolution during the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in the Fall of 1999, as an organization that could provide sound farm policy on behalf of Saskatchewan producers. In December 2000, the first APAS Board of Directors was elected.
Why belong to APAS?
APAS is connected to other provincial farm organizations and represents Saskatchewan producers through lobbying strength, credibility, and improved access to governments.
As a member of APAS, you will have input in the development of policy that will address many of the issues affecting agriculture.
APAS is continually enhancing our Member Benefits Program to assist producers with their health, insurance, security, telecommunications and equipment needs.
APAS is instrumental in the development innovative farm policy with a vision for creating new opportunities for Saskatchewan producers.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is:
- To improve the economic well-being of Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers, and
- To support viable rural communities and infrastructure through lobbying for progressive agricultural policies, and
- To actively promote a positive image of agriculture, and
- To promote good land stewardship, and
- To supoprt sustainable agricultural practices.
Our Vision
APAS serves as the voice for agriculture in Saskatchewan. APAS envisions a future where agriculture is profitable, rural communities are viable and the role of agriculture in society there is recognized and appreciated.
Our Values
In carrying out the work of the organization and in all its relationships APAS will:
- Demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, openness and a spirit of collaboration.
- Conduct itself in a credible and trustworthy manner.
- Be responsive to the needs of those it serves.
- Maintain a non-partisan political position.
- Reflect democratic principles and practices in all its activities.