Provincial Market Development Investments
SaskCanola provides funding and a board representative to each of the two public trust oriented Saskatchewan-based organizations whose efforts work to bridge the urban-rural gap.
Agriculture in the Classroom
SaskCanola is a Superhero sponsor of Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), whose goal is to connect school-age kids and agriculture through innovative, experiential and curriculum-based programs and resources. An example is the recently launched Saskatchewan Agriculture Industry Pathways Course which allows students to learn about career opportunities in the agriculture sector. SaskCanola director Keith Fournier is appointed to the AITC-SK Board.
Farm & Food Care
SaskCanola is a Principal Member of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, an organization that provides a coordinated effort and unified voice for the agriculture industry, connecting consumers with fact-based, modern farming information and resources through their CanadianFoodFocus.org initiatives. Canola oil is featured in articles, recipes, and cook-alongs. SaskCanola director David Altrogge is appointed to the FFC-SK Board.
CTV Morning Live Series
SaskCanola has partnered with CTV to showcase stories on canola research, innovation and other fascinating canola-related themes on CTV Morning Live. View the gallery below to see the monthly stories we are creating and sharing through this initiative.
Tracy Broughton, our executive director, sits down with CTV News to discuss the new Hello Canola! marketing campaign and all the amazing ways canola shows up in our daily lives.
Dale Leftwich, our policy manager, chats with CTV News on Saskatchewan’s Zero Emissions Day to discuss the positive impact canola has on emissions and greenhouse gasses.
Chef Jodi Robson steps inside the HelloCanola kitchen to share some delicious holiday recipes made with canola oil. Find them all on HelloCanola.ca
Codie Nagy, a SaskCanola director, chats with CTV News to give an overview of Canola Week and the value it provides to the canola industry.
Regan Ferguson, an agronomist and mom of 3 who lives on a farm near Melfort, SK, emphasizes why canola is so important to Saskatchewan in this CTV Morning Live interview.
Brooke Bulloch, a Registered Dietician, goes on CTV News to share her knowledge of healthy eating and heart health.
Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, speaks to the use of biofuel and its impact on Canada.
Tracy Broughton, our executive director, spoke to canola’s contribution to soil health and its positive impact on the environment.
Fields to Forks
SaskCanola has partnered with Bell Media to use CTV, local radio stations and digital platforms to highlight how farming is making a positive impact on the environment, economy and the lives of Canadians.