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New Grain Bag Recycling Program Announced

Simply Agriculture Solutions would like to thank all Saskatchewan producers for participating in the Ag Plastic Recycling Pilot Program and making it an outstanding success.

Since the start of the pilot, everyone in the industry and government have been working towards implementing a recycling program that would benefit all producers across Saskatchewan.

The announcement released by the Government of Saskatchewan on March 9th is great news for the province. We wish Cleanfarms all the best as they continue the grain bag recycling efforts in Saskatchewan

Please click here for a copy of the Press Release.

Grain Bag Recycling Week - Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Grain Bag Collection Week and a special thank you to Flaman Group of Companies for sponsoring!

Congratulations to the following winners:

1st draw for $2,000 Winner: Cole Payant

2nd draw for $1,000 Winner: Brent Kittelson

3rd draw for $500 Winner: Herdin Bros.

The Winner of the Bat House!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at Agribition and entered our draw to win a Bat House! We have made the random draw and Congratulations to Alisen Maracle from Regina, SK who is the winner!

Prairie Post Article on Species at Risk – November 27, 2017

Check out the article in the Prairie Post written by Matthew Liebenberg on Species at Risk and the upcoming workshops taking place in southern Saskatchewan in December. Click here for a copy of the article.

Grain Bag Recycling Week – November 27th to December 2nd

Simply Agriculture Solutions is holding a province-wide blitz collection during the week of November 27th to December 2nd to get as many grain bags cleaned up in Saskatchewan as possible. Click here to go to our collection sites

Silage Tarp Article – Growing For Market

Check out this article in the recent “Growing for Market” magazine for another great use for grain bags. Please click here for a copy of the Growing For Market article. Article Written By: Rowan Steele Headwaters Farm Program Manager emswcd.org/farm-incubator/ rowan@emswcd.org 503.935.5355

Simply Agriculture Solutions partners with Environment and Climate Change Canada to Protect Species at Risk in Saskatchewan

Simply Agriculture Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce they have received Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) funding through Environment and Climate Change Canada to deliver the Saskatchewan Species at Risk Farm Program (SSARFP) to agricultural producers across the province. Please click here for a copy of the Press Release.

Grain Bag Rollers Added to Farm Stewardship BMP List

As of April 1, 2015, The Ministry of Agriculture announced grain bag rollers were added as a BMP, through the Farm Stewardship Program. Please click here for more information. A Rebate Application Form needs to be completed and sent to the Ministry of Agriculture in Regina. If you have any questions about the application form or BMP, please contact the Ministry of Agriculture directly at 1-877-874-5365.

Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project to Continue for 2015-2016 Year

Simply Agriculture Solutions will continue to deliver the Grain Bag Recycling project in 2015. Please click here for a copy of the April 20, 2015 News Release. For more information, producers can contact Travis Quirk, Agricultural Plastics Recycling Coordinator at 1-866-298-7222, ext 204.