SaskCrops’ Submission to AAFC re: the Sustainable Ag Strategy (SAS)
On December 12th, 2022, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the launch of consultations to develop a Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS) with the goal of “helping to direct collective action to …
Farmers Pursue Legal Action over cancelled oat contracts
Brad Boettger, vice-president of POGA and a farmer from Beaver County, AB, said it’s shocking that Purely Canada is using an equipment failure to justify a force majeure and terminate …
Saskatchewan 2022 Seed Survey
The 2022 Saskatchewan Seed Survey, produced in conjunction with SaskOats, SaskWheat, SaskBarley & SaskPulse, is now available. CLICK HERE to get your copy.
SaskCanola’s Learn to Lead Program
SaskOats sponsored the Learn to Lead Program, March 23-24, in Saskatoon. Read more about it, and apply on SaskCanola’s website.
Oats: In High Demand for Milk Production
Some companies are reporting 50% or more year-on-year growth for oat milk brands. Read more in this article by David McKee that first appeared in the January 2023 issue of …
POGA AGM Media Release
Media Release highlighting POGA’s 25 years as an organization!
POGA AGM Coverage
POGA held their 25th AGM in Saskatoon on Dec. 1, 2022. Here are some of the media coverage on the event! Please find links to the presentation on the POGA …
AOGC Director Nominations – OPEN
The Alberta Oat Growers Commission is accepting nominations for Directors. If you are interested, please see the attached information!
Oats featured on Great Tastes of Manitoba
Oats were featured on Great Tastes of Manitoba on Sunday, Oct. 23! Check out the episode, Country Cuisine, as well as the tasty recipe featuring oats! Meatloaf with Mushroom Herb …
Better understanding the benefits of oats could boost its production in the country
A study on the health benefits of oats taking place in Manitoba is looking at the effects of this cereal on lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels. POGA recently secured …
AAFC invests in food research to support disease prevention
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $106,000 to POGA for new research trials to better understand the role oats play …
Review of Federal Pest Control Products Act – Submission to the PMRA
POGA provided a submission to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and advocated the need for a science-based approach to regulatory decision-making. Review the submission here
