Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, the federal and provincial governments announced a new web portal for Saskatchewan's Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program. The portal allows farm owners to create, review and update their EFPs online and at their own pace.
As well, the Ministry has enhanced the Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) available through the Farm Stewardship Program. There are now 24 BMPs under seven categories, including five new BMPs and enhancements to seven existing BMPs. The Farm Stewardship Program helps Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers implement practices that maintain or improve the quality of the environment.
Quick Facts
- BMPs may be accessed and implemented with the completion of an EFP. They minimize negative impacts and risk to the environment while ensuring the long-term health and economic strength of the agriculture industry.
- Funding for implementation of BMPs is available through the Farm Stewardship Program.
- The new EFP web portal can be accessed at efp.saskatchewan.ca.
- New BMPs include grain bag rollers and carcass disposal planning. Funding caps were also increased on several existing BMPs to further encourage producers to make environmentally beneficial changes to their operations.
- More information about the Farm Stewardship Program and the full list of BMPs can be viewed at www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GF2-FarmStewardship.
- The EFP program and the Farm Stewardship Program are funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Source: AAFC