Agri-Value

Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic sector in Saskatchewan. The days of solely focusing on commodities is the past that we build on for our future. While Saskatchewan is fondly remembered by some by its nickname “the bread basket of Canada”, so many other value-added subsectors are emerging out of agriculture, helping it become a diversified, thriving driver for growth in this province.

Trends like global food demand requiring production to double by 2050, the need for environmentally friendly & sustainable alternative uses for agriculture products in non-agricultural applications, and consumer preferences for health (both for themselves and for the planet), traceability, sustainability, quality and certifications (eg. fair trade, organic, kosher, etc), all bode well for Saskatchewan’s position as a key supplier to the world.

Saskatchewan’s agri-value exporters are known internationally for their strengths in:
-    Agricultural commodities (grains & oilseeds, pulses and other special crops)
-    Livestock (both animals and genetics)
-    Fertilizers & plant nutrition
-    Feed ingredients and animal feeds
-    Pet foods & ingredients
-    Value-added food ingredients
-    Natural health products & functional foods / ingredients
-    Retail-ready foods & beverages
-    Agricultural biotechnology & life sciences
-    Agricultural bio-products
-    Bio-fuels
-     Agricultural consulting services

Taking Saskatchewan’s Best to the World

STEP works with its members to promote and market their products, services and technologies. The Agri-Value team, which is made up of a Trade Director and a Trade Specialist, has an aggressive and targeted international market development strategy for Saskatchewan exporters. It includes rolling out 8-10 international market development missions annually, attracting incoming buyers and journalists to the province, working with our international network of contacts to provide qualified trade leads, providing educational sessions on market opportunities, and offering market intelligence, advice & guidance to exporters, both new and experienced.

STEP’s Agri-Value team is also on the cutting edge of technology to promote its members, Saskatchewan’s export capabilities, and deliver market intelligence to exporters, international buyers & contacts. By incorporating the use of digital marketing and social media tools like Twitter agr_sasktrade and this blog, virtual trade missions, webinars, and the STEP web site, taking Saskatchewan’s best to the world has never been simpler or more accessible, no matter where you are in the world.

Come explore what STEP members have to offer by visiting our members directory.