SFGA is a grower-directed association dedicated to the production and marketing of premium quality Saskatchewan-grown fruit. A voluntary non-profit association, the SFGA is interested in the development of a strong and vibrant fruit industry.
To meet industry needs, the SFGA works with researchers, government, processors and consumers. We collaborate with these stakeholders on research, market development, quality standards, and other initiatives.
The SFGA is incorporated under Saskatchewan’s “Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995”, originally incorporated on July 25, 1988. We follow a Constitution originally formulated in 1988 with amendments through the years that have been approved from time to time at our AGM’s.
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The SFGA offers two membership categories:
The association is for all people who are interested in growing fruit on the prairies. In this regard, the association has developed two membership categories. One of these categories will suit the level of involvement you would like to maintain in the association.
Active Member – $150/YR + GST = $157.50
Any one person, farm or corporation resident in Saskatchewan and engaged in the commercial growing of fruit for sale may become an active member upon application to SFGA, along with payment of prescribed membership fee and approval of his/her application by the directors.
Active members will be placed on the SFGA website, receive discounts for bulk plant material and supply purchases, reduced registration fees for workshops and conferences, and the right to vote.
Affiliate Member – $150/YR + GST = $157.50
Affiliate members are not eligible to vote. Any person, farm or corporation interested in the fruit industry, but not eligible for active membership, may be admitted as an affiliate member upon application to SFGA, payment of the prescribed fee and approval of the application by the directors.
Check out the Fruit U-Pick Map listed under the “Buy Local” section on this website for some of our members who sell direct.
SFGA’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors:
President: Charles Sudom
Vice President: Ann Cook
Secretary-Treasurer: Louise Ortman
Directors:
George Lewko
Vicki Cockrum
Our Ex-Officio’s and Advisors:
Forrest Scharf, SK Ministry of Agriculture, Ex-Officio
Eric Hubich, AAFC, Ex-Officio
Dr. Anze Svara, University of Saskatchewan, Plant Sciences – Advisor
Canadian fruits and vegetables have always been recognized for their high level of safety and for their positive impact on the health of consumers. Recent cases of food-borne illnesses have increased consumer awareness of the potential for contamination of produce. In order to reassure buyers.