Saskatchewan water management program accepting applications

Apr 22, 2025

A program that provides financial support to farmers and local governments developing and maintaining responsible agricultural water management projects in Saskatchewan has started accepting applications.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) administers the Agricultural Water Management Fund where applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project based on a cost-sharing approach.

It can be used for support, technical and engineering costs, and mitigation and rehabilitation works for agricultural water management, according to WSA Minister Daryl Harrison

“The Agricultural Water Management Fund supports responsible and sustainable water management in Saskatchewan,” Harrison said. “Saskatchewan producers are great stewards of the land, and we know supporting our agricultural sector with programs like this leads to a growing and vibrant province.”

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Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.