Farm group highlights advocacy work in latest Ag Matters update

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says it is continuing to advocate on a number of key issues affecting farmers and ranchers across the province.

In its latest Ag Matters newsletter, the organization highlighted ongoing efforts to connect more directly with rural municipalities and producers. APAS plans to spend time in regional centres across Saskatchewan, allowing staff and directors to attend multiple RM council meetings and hear concerns directly from producers.

The organization says the initiative is aimed at strengthening relationships with local governments while expanding membership and ensuring farmers’ concerns are reflected in provincial and national policy discussions.

The newsletter also recognized the appointment of longtime Saskatchewan farm leader Todd Lewis to the Senate of Canada. Lewis, a farmer with more than four decades of experience in agriculture, previously served as president of APAS and vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

APAS officials say his background in farm advocacy and rural municipal leadership will provide valuable insight on agriculture issues in Ottawa.

The group continues to promote its Ag Matters newsletter as a way to keep producers informed about policy developments, advocacy work and industry issues impacting the province’s agriculture sector.

APAS represents producers from more than 130 rural municipalities and works on policy issues ranging from transportation and trade to environmental regulation and business risk management programs.