June 1, 2026 — Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and SaskOilseeds (SKO) are inviting nominations for their Boards of Directors, with terms beginning in January 2027. Both organizations encourage registered producers to put their names forward and help shape the future of Saskatchewan’s pulse and oilseed sectors.
This year, nominations are open for three positions on the SPG Board of Directors and four positions on the SKO Board of Directors. SPG directors serve three-year terms and may be re-elected twice, while SKO directors serve four-year terms and may be re-elected once.
Director Responsibilities
Directors on both Boards play an important role in providing strategic oversight and governance. Their work includes attending board meetings, serving on committees, taking on appointments to external industry-related boards, and representing the organization at industry events.
Serving on either Board is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of Saskatchewan agriculture and represent pulse and oilseed growers across the province, country, and globe.
How to Apply and Submit a Nomination
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Board nominations: https://saskpulse.com/board-nominations/
SaskOilseeds Board nominations: https://saskoilseeds.com/about-us/nominations-election/
Application Deadline: 12:00 p.m. CST on September 11, 2026
Registered Producer Eligibility
The SPG Board includes nine farmer-elected Directors. Eligible nominees must be registered producers who have sold a pulse crop and paid levy to SPG since September 1, 2023.
The SKO Board includes eight farmer-elected Directors. Eligible nominees must be registered producers who sold canola and/or flax in one of the previous two crop years (August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026) and have not requested a levy refund in the past year.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is a not-for-profit organization representing and supporting approximately 15,000 pulse crop growers in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ mandate is to provide leadership for a profitable Saskatchewan pulse industry through research, market development, and communications. Accountable to and funded by growers, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ strategic direction is guided by a seven-member, producer-elected Board of Directors.
SaskOilseeds is a producer-governed organization that represents and is fully funded by approximately 20,000 oilseed growers in Saskatchewan. The Commission allocates levy dollars to strategic priorities including research, advocacy, and market development in support of a competitive and sustainable oilseed sector.
Media Contacts
Amanda Carlson
Communications Manager
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
acarlson@saskpulse.com
(306)668-0116
Ellen Grueter
Communications Manager
SaskOilseeds
egrueter@saskoilseeds.com
(306)975-6620