A co-operative built by the forage industry, for the forage industry.

The Saskatchewan Forage Council was formed as a co-operative in 1988 to develop and enhance sectors of the province's forage industry, including production, harvesting, utilization and marketing. The Council distributes current information on forage-related topics and encourages the use of forages in production systems.

The Council communicates and works with government on industry production issues and marketing policies. Through its Board of Directors and partners, it assists in the prioritization of research in the forage sector, and its research committee identifies research gaps. In partnership with research, government and industry partners, the SFC facilitates or leads applied research projects and demonstrations to fill these gaps.

Bylaws are available upon request, and the Council's Code of Conduct is published on its website.

Board of Directors

The board is drawn from the industry it serves: producers, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, seed and industry partners, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the University of Saskatchewan. Together with the membership, the board sets the objectives the Council works to. A board nomination form is available from the Council office.

Membership

The SFC is a co-operative funded through memberships from individuals, organizations and private industry, working to objectives set by its members and board. There is a $25 fee for each member.

To join, complete the membership application form and mail it with the membership fee cheque to:

Saskatchewan Forage Council
PO Box 124
Ogema, Saskatchewan S0C 1Y0
Canada

Members and subscribers also receive the Forage and Livestock eNews, the Council's monthly newsletter, delivered by email.

Forage Industry Innovation Award

The Council created this award in 2008 to acknowledge exemplary innovation, leadership, service and stewardship in Saskatchewan's forage industry, by producers, land managers, agency staff and researchers. It is presented each year at the SFC annual meeting, traditionally held in summer.

Past winners include the South West Forage Association (2025). Nominations are currently closed; consider nominating in 2027. Nomination forms are available from the Council office at office@saskforage.ca.