As of August 1, 2023, the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC) has officially amalgamated with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat). Sask Wheat has assumed the mandate of the SWCDC for winter wheat, fall rye, and winter triticale, including research, advocacy, market development, grower relations, and communications activities for these crops. The final
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Sask Wheat-SWCDC Proposed Amalgamation-Consultation Document and Survey Results
The second round of producer consultations regarding the proposed amalgamation between Sask Winter Cereals and Sask Wheat took place in November/December 2022. Producers commented on the detailed proposal for amalgamation which addressed governance, research, advocacy, market development and administration. Producers agreed that the document provided both the necessary framework and adequate support to bring amalgamation
SWCDC AGM January 9, 2023
SASKATCHEWAN WINTER CEREALS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION in collaboration with other Saskatchewan Crop Organizations are holding hybrid (in-person and virtual) Annual General Meetings from January 9th to 12th 2023. Register for SK Winter Cereals and other commission AGMs at www.saskcrops.com SWCDC AGM: Monday, January 9, 2023 11:45am to 12:30pm SWCDC at a Crossroads-Your input needed
SWCDC & Sask Wheat seek producer feedback on potential amalgamation-consultation document now available
Saskatoon (November 18, 2022) – The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC) are seeking feedback from registered wheat and winter cereals producers on the potential amalgamation of the two commissions. A consultation document providing the background, rationale, and process for the potential amalgamation of Sask Wheat and
Sask Wheat and Sask Winter Cereals Development Commission to seek producer input on proposed amalgamation
Saskatoon (January 17, 2022) – The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC) are exploring options for potential amalgamation, which would see Sask Wheat assume the mandate of the SWCDC for winter wheat, fall rye, and winter triticale, including research, advocacy, market development, grower relations, and communications activities for
Fall 2021 Newsletter available
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Winter Cereals Ecolabel Program
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Summer Newsletter available
Winter Cereals Grower Summer 2021 now available. Click here Winter Cereal Grower #62-summer 2021
SWCDC Annual General Meeting
The SWCDC AGM is Monday, January 13th at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. (8:30 am to noon). Learn about hybrid rye production and a winter cereals survival simulation model and listen to winter cereal producers speak about growing winter cereals.
SWCDC is looking to add to the Board of Directors
The SWCDC has an opening for one (1) position on the producer elected Board of Directors. This producer will be elected for a 3-year term ending at the Annual General Meeting in January 2023. Registered winter cereal growers interested in joining the Board can contact the SWCDC business office at 1-833-857-3711 or email carolann@swcdc.ca for