SARM Policy

About SARM Policy 

 

SARM policy is set by resolutions passed at semi-annual conventions.  Active resolutions can be viewed on the resolutions page. 

 

Activities undertaken by the SARM policy department, on behalf of its members include:

  • Interpreting provincial and federal legislation
  • Reviewing legislation that affects rural municipalities
  • Lobbying government to bring about changes to legislation
  • Communicating important political developments to members
  • Clearing the Path

SARM Policy Documents

SARM staff researches issues of importance to rural Saskatchewan and writes reports and reference material as required.  These policy documents are generally used as background materials for SARM lobby efforts.  They include briefing notes, presentations and submissions made to government, all of which state SARM's position on various topics.  Members can view these documents on the Members Policy Documents page.

Special Projects

The SARM Policy Department also works on projects as they are needed and as directed by their members. 

 

Saskatchewan Agri-Environmental Group Planning Program

This program is the successor to the Integrated Weed Management Program which operated from 1999 to 2005 under the direction of Dr. Garry Bowes.   Financial support for this program has been provided under the Environment Chapter of the Agricultural Policy Framework through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 

SARM manages the project and technical support is provided by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food.  The objective of this program is to improve integrated pest management planning and thus decrease the economic and ecological damage to landscapes by Invasive Alien Plant Species.  The program has received funding to employ two Invasive Plant Species Farm Stewardship Coordinators.  These coordinators will be available to assist RM’s in developing a long term plan to protect crops, forage land and natural habitats from invasion and or spread of invasive alien plants. 

This program also provides funding assistance to allow RM’s to purchase a hand-held GPS unit so weed inspectors can log the locations of invasive plants thus allowing their locations to be mapped and tracked throughout the province.   For more information on this program please contact the Invasive Plant Species Farm Stewardship Coordinators: 

Harvey Anderson in Saskatoon at 306-933-7695 or email handerson@agr.gov.sk.ca.

 

Nancy Gray in Regina at 306-787-3115 or email ngray@agr.gov.sk.ca.

 

Each Rural Councillor features an article from the Program Coordinators. 

 

 

Clearing the Path

The purpose of the Clearing the Path (CTP) initiative is to support economic development in our communities.  A committee of municipal leaders is leading this initiative and they are working to build the tools necessary to assist our municipal leaders in finding the resources and support they need to build strong, sustainable communities across Saskatchewan.

Visit the CTP Website.   

Producer Car Loading Manual

SARM participated on a committee of grain industry groups to publish a Producer Car Loading Manual.  The manual is intended to educate producers about the practices to adhere to prior to, during, and after loading a producer car, and also to increase their comfort level with the producer car process and to reduce the occurrence of any negative experiences. 

Printed copies of the manual can be ordered for a fee of $5.00 by calling Catherine at 306.761.3720.