Join Saskatchewan’s farm leaders, policy experts, and industry partners for a full-day conversation about the future of agricultural policy in Canada.
March 25, 2026 at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
The 2026 Agricultural Policy Framework Summit, hosted by the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan, brings together producers, government officials, researchers, and industry organizations to explore priorities shaping the next National Policy Framework (NPF) for agriculture. From risk management programs and transportation policy to soil health, water management, and emerging agricultural technologies, this event will examine the policy decisions that will influence Canadian farming for years to come.
Throughout the day, speakers will provide insights on key issues facing the sector, including:
business risk management programs
supply chain efficiency
innovation in crop protection
climate resilience
evolving policy landscape for food and fuel production
The program also includes updates from federal and provincial agriculture officials on the timelines and priorities for the upcoming NPF, along with a producer panel sharing perspectives from the farm gate.
Attendees will hear from leading voices such as Dr. Richard Gray (University of Saskatchewan), Pierre Petelle (CropLife Canada), Eric Harvey (Railway Association of Canada), and Lawrence Hanson (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), alongside producer leaders and policy specialists from across the sector.
Sponsored by SaskBarley and several Saskatchewan commodity and farm organizations, the summit provides a unique opportunity to connect with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain and contribute to discussions that will help shape the next generation of Canadian agricultural policy.
March 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Join Saskatchewan’s farm leaders, policy experts, and industry partners for a full-day conversation about the future of agricultural policy in Canada.
March 25, 2026 at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
The 2026 Agricultural Policy Framework Summit, hosted by the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan, brings together producers, government officials, researchers, and industry organizations to explore priorities shaping the next National Policy Framework (NPF) for agriculture. From risk management programs and transportation policy to soil health, water management, and emerging agricultural technologies, this event will examine the policy decisions that will influence Canadian farming for years to come.
Throughout the day, speakers will provide insights on key issues facing the sector, including:
The program also includes updates from federal and provincial agriculture officials on the timelines and priorities for the upcoming NPF, along with a producer panel sharing perspectives from the farm gate.
Attendees will hear from leading voices such as Dr. Richard Gray (University of Saskatchewan), Pierre Petelle (CropLife Canada), Eric Harvey (Railway Association of Canada), and Lawrence Hanson (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), alongside producer leaders and policy specialists from across the sector.
Sponsored by SaskBarley and several Saskatchewan commodity and farm organizations, the summit provides a unique opportunity to connect with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain and contribute to discussions that will help shape the next generation of Canadian agricultural policy.
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