The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed March as Agriculture Literacy Month, creating opportunities for students across the province to learn about the role agriculture plays in their daily lives. Throughout the month, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan coordinates classroom visits from volunteer presenters as part of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM).
"Agriculture continues to be one of Saskatchewan's greatest strengths, and helping young people understand the work that goes into producing the food they rely on is key to supporting the future of the sector," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Hearing directly from producers and industry professionals, students gain valuable insight into the care, expertise and innovation behind Saskatchewan's world-class agriculture industry."
It is anticipated that around 7,500 students across the province will learn from 144 volunteers throughout the month. Those volunteering are passionate producers and industry professionals who are there to educate young students and spark interest in the agriculture industry leveraging the 2026 CALM theme: "From Plows to Precision."
"Exploring the evolution of agriculture helps students see how tradition and innovation work together to support our province," Education Minister Everett Hindley said. "By hearing from producers and industry experts, they gain real world insight into the skills and opportunities shaping one of Saskatchewan's most important industries."
Agriculture in the Classroom is a well-established advocate for the industry in Saskatchewan. For the past 30 years they have played a key role in developing high-quality and engaging programming, inquiry-based educational resources and coordinating volunteer presenters from across the sector.
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