2018 SCA Elections & District Meetings
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) holds board elections in alternating districts at the same time as the annual fall distict meetings. This year elections will take place in districts 5 and 7. Three other candidates were unapposed. To read the candidates profiles please click on their photos below.
To be eligible to vote in the elections, you will need to attend the meeting in your district and sign a Declaration of Registered Cattle Producers form. Producers must live or have their head office in the district they are voting in, paid the checkoff and cannot have recieved a refund in the last two years.
To be eligible to vote in the elections, you will need to attend the meeting in your district and sign a Declaration of Registered Cattle Producers form. Producers must live or have their head office in the district they are voting in, paid the checkoff and cannot have recieved a refund in the last two years.
District 5 Candidates - Election Thursday October 25th - Rawhides Stenen
Click on the candidate's photo for a personal profile.
DISTRICT 7 CANDIDATES - ELECTION Monday OCTOBER 22TH - Kindersley Elks hall
Click on the candidate's photo for a personal profile.
The following candidates were unopposed in their districts and will be acclaimed as the representative to the SCA board. For more information about the representative please click on their photo for a personal profile.
In need of hay? Check out SCA's Feed & Forage Wanted and For Sale
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This year hay and feed is in short supply in many parts of Saskatchewan.
In addition to classified ads in local papers and The Western Producer and buy & sell sites like Kijiji.ca, the SCA is hoping to help producers connect with each other through a new Facebook group. If you have feed for sale or are looking for feed please post here. This is a free service to both buyers and sellers and we simply are here to help you make the the connection. Please feel free to share this with your family, friends and neighbours. |
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Pest & Gopher Control Survey
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is conducting a survey into the use of pests and gopher control products by cattle producers. We hope to use the results of the survey to help in governmental consultations around the use of various products.
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions. Participants will remain anonymous and we will gather the responses for informational purposes.
If you want to provide additional information or have other questions please contact Christina Betker at policy@saskbeef.com.
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the Check-Off working for all Cattle Producers
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Private Sale Check-off Forms
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Do you hold on farm cattle sales or sell your beef locally? The SCA now has two quick and easy Check-Off Remittance forms for you.
One form is for cattle sold after April 1st, 2018 and the second is for sales that took place prior to the national check-off increase. Every cattle seller (including sales by private treaty) in Saskatchewan is required to pay the provincial and national levies on each animal sold. The provincial levy is $2.00 and as of April 1st, 2018 the national check-off is $2.50 for a total of a $4.50 per head check-off. Click Here for the Private Treaty Sales Check-Off Form to be used by individuals on Sales AFTER APRIL 1st, 2018. Click Here for the Private Treaty Sales Check-Off Form to be used by individuals on Sales PRIOR TO APRIL 1st, 2018. |
QUESTIONS?
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCA LEVY AND THE FEDERAL LEVY, PLEASE CONTACT CEO@SASKBEEF.COM
OR
THE SCA OFFICE AT (306) 585-2333
OR TOLL FREE AT 1-877-908-2333.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCA LEVY AND THE FEDERAL LEVY, PLEASE CONTACT CEO@SASKBEEF.COM
OR
THE SCA OFFICE AT (306) 585-2333
OR TOLL FREE AT 1-877-908-2333.
Warning to Cattle Producers
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association wants to alert you to a scam that is making the rounds.
Recently, cattle producers in Alberta and other parts of the country having been contacted by an individual wanting to buy cattle.
The individual may make mention that they will be responsible for transportation arrangements. After several emails discussing the details, an authentic looking cheque is sent to the breeder for the cattle. This is then followed by notification that the order has changed and asking for a partial refund to be deposited to a bank account that they give you.
This is a variation of bogus cheque frauds using a variety of email, telephone and banking schemes all designed to cheat the victim.
The RCMP is aware of the fraudulent activity and is investigating, it is not known if any reports are from Saskatchewan but officers want to make people aware of the issue.
We encourage you to use your best judgement when dealing with new or unknown buyers.
By PhoneToll Free
1-888-495-8501
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Eastern Time
or call your local detachment of the RCMP
Click Here for a complete listing of RCMP in Saskatchewan
Please feel free to share this information with your contacts. Please keep us posted if you hear of any similar suspicious activities.
Recently, cattle producers in Alberta and other parts of the country having been contacted by an individual wanting to buy cattle.
The individual may make mention that they will be responsible for transportation arrangements. After several emails discussing the details, an authentic looking cheque is sent to the breeder for the cattle. This is then followed by notification that the order has changed and asking for a partial refund to be deposited to a bank account that they give you.
This is a variation of bogus cheque frauds using a variety of email, telephone and banking schemes all designed to cheat the victim.
The RCMP is aware of the fraudulent activity and is investigating, it is not known if any reports are from Saskatchewan but officers want to make people aware of the issue.
We encourage you to use your best judgement when dealing with new or unknown buyers.
- Criminals will say anything to part you from your hard-earned money - always use your best judgement and be cautious. If a deal seems to good to be true it probably is and you should trust your intuition.
- Ask for and confirm the details of the people you are doing business with.
- You have the right to check out any potential buyer by requesting written information, a call back number, references and time to think over the offer.
- A quick online search of people and company names might confirm contact information like addresses, telephone numbers websites, etc. but all can be easily set up to cover for criminal activity.
- Although banks will release cash to you within days it may take weeks for a cheque to actually clear and you may be responsible for any missing money. Be aware of this when overpayments are made and refunds are requested.
By PhoneToll Free
1-888-495-8501
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Eastern Time
or call your local detachment of the RCMP
Click Here for a complete listing of RCMP in Saskatchewan
Please feel free to share this information with your contacts. Please keep us posted if you hear of any similar suspicious activities.
Enhanced Crop Insurance Program Is Good For Saskatchewan Cattle Producers
Click here to watch the video stream of Minister Stewart's announcement about the 2018 Crop Insurance Highlights
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is pleased with Minister Lyle Stewart’s announcement of improved programs offered to producers through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
“The recent fires in the province highlighted some of the gaps in provincial insurance coverage. Linking the proposed fire coverage with rainfall insurance makes sense and we are pleased to see these changes,” says Rick Toney for the SCA. “We are especially pleased to see the calculations updated for compensation when a producer loses livestock to predators. They not only lose the animal, they also lose the cost of inputs and the future potential of that calf. This along with yesterday’s announcement of the PST rollback on insurance gives Saskatchewan producers plenty of good news.”
Toney says “When you consider the changes announced today along with the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program we are getting a lot closer to SCA’s goal of having livestock production on an even playing field with annual crop production when it comes to risk management options. And we are in a good position relative to other jurisdictions.” He adds the board of the SCA is looking forward to working with Minister Stewart and his department on these and other files to make sure programs are well designed and communicated so Saskatchewan cattle producers can operate in a beneficial and competitive environment.
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is pleased with Minister Lyle Stewart’s announcement of improved programs offered to producers through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
“The recent fires in the province highlighted some of the gaps in provincial insurance coverage. Linking the proposed fire coverage with rainfall insurance makes sense and we are pleased to see these changes,” says Rick Toney for the SCA. “We are especially pleased to see the calculations updated for compensation when a producer loses livestock to predators. They not only lose the animal, they also lose the cost of inputs and the future potential of that calf. This along with yesterday’s announcement of the PST rollback on insurance gives Saskatchewan producers plenty of good news.”
Toney says “When you consider the changes announced today along with the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program we are getting a lot closer to SCA’s goal of having livestock production on an even playing field with annual crop production when it comes to risk management options. And we are in a good position relative to other jurisdictions.” He adds the board of the SCA is looking forward to working with Minister Stewart and his department on these and other files to make sure programs are well designed and communicated so Saskatchewan cattle producers can operate in a beneficial and competitive environment.
2018 ANNUAL REPORT IS Now ONLINE
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association's 2018 Annual Report is now available. Click the photo for a PDF version.
Find financial statements, year end reports and more all in the Annual Report.
SCA Teams Up To Fight Tax Proposals
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is teaming up with The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS), and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) to ensure that the concerns of rural Saskatchewan are heard as it relates to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations. The proposed changes will impact all Canadians who use private companies, including family businesses.
The partnering organizations understand the Federal Government’s intention to level the playing field to ensure that the Canadian tax system is not unfairly benefitting the wealthiest Canadians; however, this change could have adverse effects on farmers, ranchers, and small business owners across Saskatchewan and the rest of the country.
“98% of Saskatchewan farms are family owned, and incorporation is an important tool for transferring farms between generations and saving for future investment,” said APAS President Todd Lewis. “We are very concerned about the future of our family farms if these changes go ahead.“
“These proposals, if implemented, make it more difficult to keep family farms and ranches within the family as generations turn over,” explained the Chair of SCA Ryan Beierbach. “They will also make it more difficult to manage risk on farms that incorporated to include more family members in the business. There needs to be a way to achieve the government’s goals without negatively affecting cattle producers and all of agriculture,” Beierbach stressed.
“Additionally frustrating, is that the Federal Government has scheduled the public consultation period for the proposed changes to run from July 18th until October 2ndof this year. This timeframe coincides with the busiest time of year for agricultural producers,” said SSGA President Shane Jahnke. “Farmers will be busy harvesting and ranchers will be putting up feed, weaning calves and shipping -- these are not the sorts of things producers can readily put aside in order to make their concerns known to government officials. At the very least the government should consider extending the consultation period until early 2018.”
The organizations will work with other like-minded groups and experts in the field to clearly articulate to the Federal Government the negative impacts these proposed changes would have on many Saskatchewan farm families and business owners.
“The agriculture industry and small business are critical to the sustainability of rural Saskatchewan,” stated Ray Orb, President of SARM. “Rest assured that SARM is investigating the matter and will ensure that rural concerns are brought to the attention of the Federal Ministers of Finance and Agriculture.”
The partnering organizations understand the Federal Government’s intention to level the playing field to ensure that the Canadian tax system is not unfairly benefitting the wealthiest Canadians; however, this change could have adverse effects on farmers, ranchers, and small business owners across Saskatchewan and the rest of the country.
“98% of Saskatchewan farms are family owned, and incorporation is an important tool for transferring farms between generations and saving for future investment,” said APAS President Todd Lewis. “We are very concerned about the future of our family farms if these changes go ahead.“
“These proposals, if implemented, make it more difficult to keep family farms and ranches within the family as generations turn over,” explained the Chair of SCA Ryan Beierbach. “They will also make it more difficult to manage risk on farms that incorporated to include more family members in the business. There needs to be a way to achieve the government’s goals without negatively affecting cattle producers and all of agriculture,” Beierbach stressed.
“Additionally frustrating, is that the Federal Government has scheduled the public consultation period for the proposed changes to run from July 18th until October 2ndof this year. This timeframe coincides with the busiest time of year for agricultural producers,” said SSGA President Shane Jahnke. “Farmers will be busy harvesting and ranchers will be putting up feed, weaning calves and shipping -- these are not the sorts of things producers can readily put aside in order to make their concerns known to government officials. At the very least the government should consider extending the consultation period until early 2018.”
The organizations will work with other like-minded groups and experts in the field to clearly articulate to the Federal Government the negative impacts these proposed changes would have on many Saskatchewan farm families and business owners.
“The agriculture industry and small business are critical to the sustainability of rural Saskatchewan,” stated Ray Orb, President of SARM. “Rest assured that SARM is investigating the matter and will ensure that rural concerns are brought to the attention of the Federal Ministers of Finance and Agriculture.”
alarmed by the implication of proposed tax changes?
you should be!
Have your say
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Let the Department of Finance know how the proposed changes will impact you. The more individuals can share the negative impacts the better the chances of improving the outcome. Email your concerns to fin.consultation.fin@canada.ca
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Announcing New SCA Board Members
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors: Kyle Hebert, District 1 is from Wawota, SK and Roger Meyers, District 3A, is from Minton, SK. The pair were unopposed in their zones after the annual SCA nomination period closed July 31st, 2017. They will officially join the board in January at the Annual General Meeting.
As well, there are four returning board members who were also elected by acclamation. They include:
The SCA Board is made up of members from each of Saskatchewan's nine crop districts. There are two members from Districts 3 and 9, due to the large number of cattle in those areas. The SCA also has two representatives from the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association (SCFA) and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), as well as the Past Chair of the SCA. The Board meets monthly, alternating between Regina and Saskatoon.
As well, there are four returning board members who were also elected by acclamation. They include:
- District 4 – Rick Toney
- District 6 - Garret Hill
- District 8 – Michael Spratt
- District 9B - Dean Moore
The SCA Board is made up of members from each of Saskatchewan's nine crop districts. There are two members from Districts 3 and 9, due to the large number of cattle in those areas. The SCA also has two representatives from the Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association (SCFA) and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), as well as the Past Chair of the SCA. The Board meets monthly, alternating between Regina and Saskatoon.
National Beef Strategy Update
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The National Beef Strategy www.beefstrategy.com is designed to position the Canadian beef industry for greater profitability, growth and continued production of high quality beef.
The aim of developing the strategy, and the outcome of that development, was to get the whole industry committed to improve the industry across the country: better connections with consumers and among producers, increased competitiveness relative to our competitors, improved productivity and increased beef demand are ways to improve the resilience and profitability of beef cattle producers of all kinds across Canada. The pillars and goals of the National Beef Strategy by 2020 are:
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SIGN UP FOR THE PREMISE IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging producers to register with the Premises Identification program (PID). According to the Association’s chairman Ryan Beierbach PID is an important tool for improving the traceability in the Canadian beef industry.
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR CFIA ABOUT THE BOVINE TB SITUATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
THE PRODUCER HANDBOOK IS NOW ONLINE!The SCA Producer Handbook, which outlines a number of issues, programs and other information of use to producers, was handed out at our fall district meetings. If you didn't get a physical copy, you can download the PDF by clicking on the picture. By clicking on the links on the pages, you can be transported to even more information!
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