June 2026 Newsletter

June Update

2026: Year Of The Woman Farmer

2026 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This declaration is meant to emphasize the essential roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to trade, while often going unrecognized.

Trust In Our Food System Is Imperative: What Can We Do?

With the increasing demand for safe, sustainable, and nutritious food, farmers, industry leaders, and governments must work together to build and maintain public trust.

Saskatchewan Open Farm Days August 8 & 9, 2026

Saskatchewan Open Farm Days is officially returning on August 8 & 9, 2026, for a massive, province-wide celebration of local agriculture, fresh food, and rural community. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever, featuring 37 incredible participating host locations across Saskatchewan. With brand-new experiences, hands-on activities, and behind-the-scenes access waiting for you, it is the perfect opportunity to connect directly with the passionate people who feed our province.

Planning your perfect weekend is entirely up to you, with two exciting ways to dive into the fun. You can choose to self-explore and design your own ultimate road trip, picking and choosing the specific farms and markets that spark your interest at your own pace. Alternatively, you can sit back, relax, and let us do the driving by hopping on our highly anticipated returning bus tours. We are thrilled to be hosting two curated tours in the Saskatoon area and one tour in the Swift Current area, offering a completely hassle-free, guided day of farm-fresh discovery.

While the main event takes place this August, the excitement starts right now. Tickets for the exclusive bus tours officially go on sale this June, and they are expected to move fast! You don't have to wait to start mapping out your dream weekend. Head over to the Saskatchewan Open Farm Days website to preview all of our amazing participating host farms. Check out skopenfarmdays.ca/visit-a-farm/ today, choose your adventure, and get ready to experience Saskatchewan’s vibrant agricultural roots like never before!

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How Digital Agriculture Is Transforming Farming In Western Canada

University of Saskatchewan researchers are combining satellite imagery, AI, and farm data to change how crops are grown, managed and sustained, with the goal of growing food more efficiently and sustainably for Canadians.

What It Means To Be A Family Farm In Canada

Canadian farm signs and product labels often use the phrase “family farm,” but it is not always clear what that means in practice or how it relates to farm size, ownership, and modern production methods.

For more information, contact:

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan

(306) 477-3663 | office@farmfoodcaresk.org