The Saskatchewan Crop Organizations
Saskatchewan Barley Commission
SaskBarley is a producer-led organization established in 2013 to build a platform for growth in the province’s barley industry. Our refundable levy of $1.06 per tonne goes toward funding research, market development and promotion initiatives that will lead to improved barley varieties, enhanced marketability and higher value for producers. The commission is directed by a six-member Board representing approximately 7,000 barley producers in the province.
Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission
The Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission (SaskOats) was established by the provincial government in 2006 to begin collecting a 50 cents per tonne levy on all Saskatchewan-grown oats marketed commercially.
SaskOats uses the producer funds for oat research and market development to enhance the profitability of oats for growers and increase its value to the customer.
The strategic priorities of SaskOats include research, market development; advocacy; building partnerships; and communication with oat growers, consumers, the oat industry, and governments.
Saskatchewan Oilseeds Development Commission
SaskCanola (est. 1991) and SaskFlax (est. 1996) amalgamated in 2024. The newly formed SaskOilseeds is a producer-led organization, established in 2024 and supported by 17,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan canola growers and 3,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan flax growers. SaskOilseeds' mandate is to provide value to oilseed growers through research, advocacy, and market development.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers is a not-for-profit organization representing and supporting approximately 15,000 pulse crop growers in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Pulse Grower’s mandate is to provide leadership for a profitable Saskatchewan pulse industry through research, market development, and communications. Accountable to and funded by growers, Saskatchewan Pulse Grower's strategic direction is guided by a seven-member, producer-elected Board of Directors.
Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Sask Wheat is a producer-led organization established in 2013 to grow Saskatchewan's wheat industry.
Our vision is that wheat is a sustainable, profitable and internationally competitive crop, capturing the benefits for Saskatchewan farmers and the community. Our mission is to provide leadership in identifying and supporting research, market development and advocacy that contributes to profitable and sustainable wheat production for Saskatchewan farmers.
Our refundable levy of $1.00 per tonne goes toward research, market development and promotion initiatives that will lead to improved wheat varieties, enhanced marketability for Saskatchewan wheat and greater profitability for Saskatchewan's wheat producers.