Roles and Responsibilities

The Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission (SFSDC) was established in July, 2005. The purpose of the SFSDC is to collect a refundable check-off from producers and perform research and development that is intended to improve yields, decrease input costs, increased demand and create an overall better product.

Membership

Membership in SFSDC is not mandatory. As a member of SFSDC, there are benefits, including access to research and a strong industry voice to fight for issues important to forage seed producers

Important Issues

1. Board Members

How the agency works

SFSDC is funded by a check-off of 0.75% of the gross value of forage seed sold at the first point of sale. All forage seed crops, excluding alfalfa, are subject to the check-off. The check-off rate is determined by order of the commission. From the levy raised, the agency performs research and development activities that are intended to reduce producer's costs of production, increase yields or develop new markets.

Publications:

2006 Annual Report

Industry facts

• Approximately 600 forage seed producers in Saskatchewan
• Over 30 forage seed species grown in Saskatchewan
• $4.7 to 6.3 million in annual industry revenue

How to Contact Us

Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission
PO Box 1361
Watrous, SK S0K 4T0
Phone: (306) 752-2533

Ms. Nancy Gray, Executive Director

Regulations

Orders

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