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Rural Municipality of Vanscoy

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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP)


The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a five-year, $485-million investment by federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture.

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The five priorities of the partnership are building sector capacity, growth and competitiveness; climate change and environment; resiliency and public trust; market and trade and science, research and innovation.

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Hay Salvage & Ditch Mowing

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Key Dates

       June 7 to July 15: Mowing includes a four-metre shoulder cut adjacent to the road. Highways 1, 7, 11, 16 and 39, along with portions of Highways 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10. Some highway intersections may receive a full ditch cut to ensure good sightlines.

      July 8: Prior to and including this date, a landowner or lessee nearest to a highway ditch has the first option to cut or bale hay. After this date, anyone may cut and bale hay or grass in a highway ditch without getting the permission of the adjacent landowner. 

      July 15 to Oct. 15: Contractors begin mowing the width of ditches along all four-lane highways. Heavily travelled two-lane highways will receive a 12-metre cut. Secondary highways will receive an eight-metre cut. All other highways get a four-metre cut adjacent to the highway shoulder.

      Aug. 8: All hay bales must be removed from ditches or they may be removed and disposed of at the Ministry’s discretion.

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https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/programs-and-services/livestock-programs/ditch-mowing-and-hay-salvage

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