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CAAP
Application Deadlines:
Projects where the requested amount is over $10,000:
October 18, 2010
Projects where the requested amount is $10,000 or less:
October 13, 2010
For more information on or to apply to the CAAP program, please go to
www.agcouncil.ca/caap.htm.
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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 37
projects for a total commitment of $5,210,959 for Saskatchewan
projects. ACS delivers CAAP in Saskatchewan on behalf of Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
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 www.agcouncil.ca/caap 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 www.agr.gc.ca/caap or call toll-free at
1-877-290-2188.
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Value chain workshop
set for November 23
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 The Canadian Value Chain Network is offering the
following workshop in Saskatoon for Saskatchewan producers and
processors.
Module Six - Product Development: Are You Market-Ready? will be held
in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on November 23, 2010 at Prairieland Park.
Module Six is designed to ensure that those with new ideas or in the
throes of developing or repositioning products or services know the
steps to market readiness.
Participants will:
1. Evaluate their current position in the overall product development
process
2. Review project development requirements and product and market
readiness checklists
3. Review typical trade arrangements and the requirements of brokers,
distributors, retailers and food service suppliers
4. Learn how to maintain success and avoid failure in trade
relationships
5. Learn practicalities of getting products on and off the shelf
6. Review case studies of merchandising strategies, principles and
practices
7. Learn survival tactics for the fast moving world of consumer goods
Each module is designed as a hands-on learning experience. Each
participant will receive a workbook, designed specifically for the
module.
Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada's Adaptation programming. In Saskatchewan, Adaptation
programming is delivered by the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan
(ACS) Inc.
For more information or to register, please click here.
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Competitive
information for farmers, in the information age
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 All producers need information to be competitive, not
only locally, but internationally too. Accessing that information has
often been difficult for the individual farmer.
A new project by the Farmers of North America (FNA) is collecting all
the existing data on the competitive factors in grain production in
one easy to use interactive website. The project started in fall
2009, with the website to be available later this year.
The data will include: environment, access to capital (debt load,
debt-equity ratio), government payment levels, fuel, fertilizer,
chemical, machinery, transportation, land, labour, insurance, seed
and taxation. Other relevant data may also be included.
While there is a widespread perception that all the information is
readily available, the opposite is true, and in fact any gaps in
information are not fully known. The FNA knows farmers need more data
on production factors. This is the best way to help farmers equal the
strong position of suppliers of farm goods and services.
To read the rest of this article, please click here. The
article is on page four.
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SFPA putting Sask
Made Marketplace up for sale
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 The Saskatchewan Food
Processors Association (SFPA) has recently decided to sell the
Saskatchewan Made Marketplace, after more than 6 years of owning and
operating the business. While the Marketplace is successful,
the SFPA, as a small non-profit association, believes that the store
needs the fresh ideas and resources of new ownership in order to flourish.
The store is located at 1621 8th St. East in Saskatoon. It will
continue to operate as normal until a sale is finalized.
The Saskatchewan Made Marketplace opened in the fall of 2004 and was
originally intended to stay open through the end of the holiday
season. However, due to a positive response from consumers, the
decision was made to keep the store running on a long-term basis.
After a couple of years, the Marketplace expanded to include an
online store (www.saskmade.ca). Several
hundred online orders have since been shipped to customers around the
world.
During its 6 years in business the Saskatchewan Made Marketplace has
generated excellent returns for its vendors, through retail sales and
as a wholesale distribution centre. The Marketplace also became
well-known for its gift basket centre, which has produced thousands
of custom-designed gift baskets with a "taste of home".
The SFPA is hopeful that the store will continue to operate with the
vision of providing Saskatchewan's vast array of food processors,
manufacturers, and artisans with a space to promote and sell their
products to both local customers and visitors. SFPA believes that
there is an opportunity for new and enthusiastic owners to embrace
this vision and take the store to the next level of success.
The Saskatchewan Made Marketplace has been listed for sale through
Doug Huntley of Century 21 Conexus Realty. The listing can be
viewed online at www.doughuntley.com (Property ID:
100631137). For more information, please contact Mr. Huntley at
doug.huntley@century21.ca or (306) 227-1999.
For more information on the SFPA, please visit www.sfpa.sk.ca or call (306)
683-2410.
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CAHRC looking for the
opinions of small-scale farmers
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 Whether you're farming full-time or part-time, alone
or with help, CAHRC wants to hear from you!
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is
conducting research about the labour requirements of small-scale farm
operations across Canada.
The on-line survey closes on September 30, 2010.
CAHRC plans to use this information to better understand the labour
needs on farms with annual gross receipts of less than $100,000 and
to develop tools and resources to meet those needs. Responses to the
survey are strictly confidential.
Farm operators who complete the survey can enter a draw for a chance
to win $100.
Visit www.cahrc-ccrha.ca or call
1-866-430-7457 ext. 228 to participate and tell us about your labour
needs.
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Calendar
of Events
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Nov. 8-9, 2010
Agri-Investment Symposium. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The first Agri-Investment Symposium was held in Toronto in March 2010
where 8 agri-based companies were provided with the opportunity to
pitch their innovative business venture to 20 potential
investors. Post-event evaluation results showed high levels of
participant satisfaction with 50% of presenting companies and 53% of
investors either entering into a business deal or potentially
entering into a business deal as a result of the Symposium.
Any entrepreneurs interested in presenting their agri-business venture
to potential investors in Saskatoon must submit a formal
"Request to Present" to AAFC by September 15, 2010.
Further information and instructions for agri-entrepreneurs and
for investors are available at www.agr.gc.ca/agri-symposium.
Nov. 11-13, 2010
Saskatchewan Green Trades Conference
Saskatoon, SK
The Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers' Association, the Saskatchewan
Vegetable Growers' Association, the Saskatchewan Parks and
Recreation, and the Saskatchewan Seed Potato Growers' Association
have partnered to create a forum for learning and networking on
greenhouse and growing industry practices and business acumen.
The conference attracts a truly dynamic and diverse audience that
includes owners, managers and administrators of commercial
greenhouses, garden centers, field vegetable operations, market
gardens, florists, municipal parks all in one location. A large
diverse trade show is also part of the conference.
The conference is being held at the Saskatoon Inn November 11-13,
2010.
For more information please click here or call Shannon at (306)
259-4809.
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