Learn to Lead will take place from Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (evening only) to Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Alt hotel in downtown Saskatoon.

Learn to Lead, hosted by SaskOilseeds, is a personal and professional development program to build leadership capacity among farmers and create future leaders in Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry.

Learn to Lead sponsors are SaskBarley, SaskOats, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and SaskWheat.

Applications:

To apply for Learn to Lead 2026, email info@saskoilseeds.com. Include your personal information (name, farm name, address). Tell us about yourself and your farming operation! (i.e how long you have farmed, who you farm with, where your farm is, your experience with your community/farming organizations, and any leadership aspirations you have.) Attach a photo of yourself in the email.

The deadline for Learn to Lead applications is January 31, 2026.

If you have any questions about the Learn to Lead program or the application process, please call the SaskOilseeds office at (306) 975-0262.

Speakers

• Governance Fundamentals - Vern Bachiu

• Formal Dining Etiquette & Networking Protocols - Crystal MacLeod

• Talking to Media - Jay Whetter

• Government Relations 101 -

• Your Leadership Style & Impact on Others (plus a popular agriculture land simulation) - Brent Pederson