Farming is a vital part of the province’s economy, which is why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is hoping that politicians will address several areas of concern in the coming weeks.
APAS has released a set of proposals for political parties to consider prior to next month's provincial election. Topics include infrastructure, environmental stewardship, resource development on farmland, business risk management, and changing demographics.
“We’re focusing on some big issues,” said APAS president Todd Lewis in a press release. “Improving rural infrastructure like internet, cell service, and natural gas is urgent, as is committing to public research and fixing business risk management programs so they actually work for farmers. These are just a few of the major challenges to agriculture that we need all the candidates to acknowledge.”
APAS has sent their proposals to every registered political party in Saskatchewan and will be tracking their responses. The organization hopes its recommendations will be represented in party platforms.
APAS will also be partnering with the Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association to host the Growing Agriculture: 2020 Saskatchewan Provincial Election Forum from Oct. 19 to 25. It will be broadcast on Realagriculture.com.
More information on APAS’ election priorities and on the Growing Agriculture Forum are available on the APAS website.
