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CAAP
Application Deadlines:
Projects where the requested amount is over $10,000:
January 9, 2011
Projects where the requested amount is $10,000 or less:
December 9, 2011
For more information on or to apply to the CAAP program, please go to
the ACS CAAP page.
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A
new source of methane and electricity
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 A
new project in Saskatchewan, a first for the province, is developing
an environmentally friendly method of creating electricity.
Using
European-developed technology, Western Prime Meats of Weyburn is
producing methane using slaughterhouse wastes as well as organic
matter. The methane is used to produce electricity, while the solids
can be used as fertilizer. "We can reduce reliance on
increasingly scarce and expensive non-renewable fossil fuels,"
says Western Prime Meats manager Mike Guest, "and increase
production of renewable energy that can be sold to utilities."
The
thermophilic anaerobic digester works a little bit like a cow's
stomach. It operates at a high temperature around 50 degrees Celsius,
and only needs seven days to process the waste into methane. Similar
technology uses a mesophilic process, using cooler temperatures, and
requires about 30 days for processing.
Western Prime
Meats turned to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for project funding
and received it through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program
(CAAP). In Saskatchewan, this program is delivered by the Agriculture
Council of Saskatchewan.
To read the
rest of this article, please click here.
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Extracting
a new product from canola
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 The
value of canola to the Saskatchewan and Canadian economies is well
known within the agriculture and agri-food sector. Now, a new product
being created by a Saskatoon company has the potential to increase
the monetary value of a tonne of processed canola significantly,
bringing new benefits to the industry.
BioExx
Proteins of Saskatoon Inc. is producing the new product at its first
commercial facility, located just north of Saskatoon. Samah
Garringer, Vice-President of BioExx, says the new product can dramatically
affect the value of canola. "Right now the value in the crop is
in the oil," she says, "and the meal is sold as a low-value
by-product for animal feed. By adding value to the meal through the
extraction of food-grade proteins, we can realize significantly
higher economic values."
"As
well," she adds, "the fibrous meal that is left over is
still good animal feed for ruminants, so we are definitely increasing
the value of the canola crop."
BioExx sought funding for a toxicological evaluation of
the protein products. That's where funding from Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada was very helpful. The funding is being used for
testing prior to further regulatory approvals being sought. The
funding is made available through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation
Program (CAAP) which in Saskatchewan is delivered by the Agriculture
Council of Saskatchewan.
To read the rest of this article, please click
here.
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Concept
Evaluation Program deadline December 16
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 The
Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan Inc. (ACS) and the University of
Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Department of
Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics, are partnering to deliver
the Saskatchewan Agri-Food Concept Evaluation Program.
The Concept
Evaluation Program is part of ACS's Saskatchewan Grocery Retail and
Foodservice Value Chain project. Funding for this project was
provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian
Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). In Saskatchewan, CAAP is
delivered by ACS.
This program
will provide opportunities for Saskatchewan agriculture and agri-food
companies to request a preliminary business plan and/or conceptual
marketing plan. The plans will be developed with the assistance of a
team of agribusiness students, evaluating possible concepts or
marketing initiatives. In the fall 2011 semester, students worked on
five business plans and six marketing plans.
The
Concept Evaluation Marketing Plan Program
will provide marketing plans for applicants completed by Agricultural
Economics students from the University of Saskatchewan. This program
brings together agriculture representatives and students with agri-food
businesses and organizations that are looking for a marketing plan.
The process includes project startup meetings with the applicant and
the assigned group of students, market research activities,
competitor analysis and development of marketing strategies.
The
Concept Evaluation Business Plan Program
will provide preliminary business plans for applicants completed by
Agricultural Economics students from the University of Saskatchewan.
This program brings together agriculture representatives and students
with agri-food businesses and organizations that are looking for a
business plan. The process will include a full overview of the
requirements within the application and project startup meetings with
the applicant and the assigned group of students, initiating the
process of developing a business plan. All aspects of a business plan
are provided, including operations, human resources, marketing and
finance. The students are assisted by professionals as they develop
the business plan.
Participating
applicants will pay $300 of the $600 cost of the project application,
with $300 provided by the ACS.
The deadline for applications is Friday, December 16,
2011 for projects starting the first week of January, 2012. For more
information or to apply, please go to the Saskatchewan
Grocery Retail and Foodservice Value Chain Initiative website,
please contact Bryan Kosteroski, Value Chain Specialist, at (306)
975-6851 or kosteroskib@agcouncil.ca.
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Agricultural
Innovation Program announced
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 Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada has announced the Agricultural Innovation
Program (AIP), a $50 million initiative ending on March 31, 2013
designed to:
- accelerate
the pace of innovation;
- facilitate
the commercialization and adoption of innovative products,
technologies, processes and/or services that will enhance
economic growth, productivity and competitiveness of the
Canadian agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector;
and
- help
the sector capture opportunities in domestic and global markets.
This program
consists of two streams:
- Knowledge
Creation and Transfer stream
- Commercialization
stream
The program
will:
- accelerate
the creation, availability, application and transfer of
knowledge and technologies to the sector; and
- increase
the successful commercialization or adoption of agriculture,
agri-food and agri-based innovations.
The maximum
funding and/or support under both streams to any eligible recipient
will not exceed $10 million over the life of AIP.
Funding and/or
support of up to $4 million per project will be considered under the
Knowledge Creation and Transfer stream. This support is
non-repayable.
Funding of up
to $10 million, or up to 50% of eligible costs per project will be
considered under the Commercialization stream. This support is fully
repayable.
Retroactive
Costs
At the
discretion of the Minister, project costs incurred prior to the date
of the signature of a Contribution Agreement but after the
commencement of the program may be considered eligible for
reimbursement.
AIP uses an
open system where applications can be submitted for review at any
point until the available program budget has been fully allocated.
Applications are considered as soon as they are received and found to
be complete. To be eligible for support, projects must be completed
by March 31, 2013. Applications must be clear that this condition can
be met.
For more
information on the Agricultural Innovation Program, please go to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada website.
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CAAP
funding update
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 Since April 1, 2009,
the ACS Board of Directors has approved Canadian Agricultural
Adaptation Program (CAAP) funding for 75 projects for a total
commitment of $6,986,371 for Saskatchewan projects. ACS
delivers CAAP in Saskatchewan on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada (AAFC).
For a complete listing of approved projects, please click
here.
CAAP is a five-year (2009-2014), $163 million national AAFC
initiative. This federal program encourages farmers, processors,
distributors, and retailers to work together to find innovative
solutions to common concerns and to explore new market opportunities.
CAAP funds projects that align with priorities
identified by industry and/or government at the national, regional
and multi-regional levels by focusing on:
- Seizing opportunities;
- Responding
to new and emerging issues;
- Pathfinding and
piloting solutions to new and ongoing issues.
To
learn more about CAAP or ACS or to download an application form,
please visit the ACS CAAP application
page or call 1-800-641-8256 or (306) 975-6847. For more
information on national CAAP, its criteria, or contact information
for regional industry councils, please visit AAFC's website at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada CAAP page
or call toll-free at 1-877-290-2188.
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Calendar of Events
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December 9 to 12, 2012
Western Canadian Crop Production Show
Saskatoon
The
Western Canadian Crop Production Show has become Western Canada's
premier grain industry showcase by presenting information to
producers on the latest technology, services, and products
for
more details and full agenda.
January 9 & 10, 2011
Pulse Days
2012
"New Horizons"
Advance registration is now open! Register before
December 21 and save 50%. Register online now or register by phone at
306-668-0350 between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Or download
a registration form and mail or fax it back to the Saskatchewan Pulse
Growers.
For more information or to register, please click here.
January 9, 2012
Flax Day
Ballroom C, Saskatoon Inn
Flax Day is the industry's business meeting and
update. It's an opportunity to meet and discuss important issues with
other leading producers, the trade and flax research community. The
event will take place in Ballroom C at the Saskatoon Inn, starting at
8AM. Registration is only $25 at the door.
For more information or to register, please click
here.
January 9,
2012
Canaryseed
Development Commission of Saskatchewan Annual Business Meeting
Courtyard
Room, Saskatoon Inn
Learn all about Canaryseed production and market outlook for 2012 at
CDCS annual business meeting at Crop Week 2012.
For more information, please click
here.
January 11,
1012
Saskatchewan
Mustard Development Commission Annual General Meeting
New trends and markets in the Mustard Industry: attend the
Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission AGM at Crop Week 2012
For more information, please click
here.
January 12, 2012
SaskCanola Producer Conference and AGM
Ballroom B, Saskatoon Inn
Pre-register for the SaskCanola Producer Conference
and AGM and win Rider tickets.
Pre-registrants who are registered Saskatchewan canola
growers will have their name entered into a draw for four Rider
tickets for 2012 SaskCanola Rider Game Day next July. There will be
two draws made and registrants must be at the meeting in order to be
eligible for the Rider ticket draw. The draw is restricted to
registered Saskatchewan canola producers, however all pre-registrants
will be welcomed to the meeting and lunch.
All pre-registrations include: a buffet lunch; there
is no charge for the conference or lunch.
For more information or to register, please click here.
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