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Resources for Rural and Agricultural Entrepreneurs
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This section provides links to other Web sites designed to assist those in the agriculture industry who are starting or operating a business in Western Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth. Connect With Research, AAFC's science site, provides you with contacts and information at varying levels of detail on the department's science programs, facilities, and staff.

Centre for Agribusiness Training and Education
The Centre for Agribusiness Training and Education (CATE) links agricultural and agribusiness producers, managers, employers, employees and students to current information on agricultural training opportunities in Saskatchewan and beyond.

Government of Canada Web Site
The Government of Canada Site provides information and services gateways for Canadians, Canadian businesses and non-Canadians.

Saskatchewan Aginfonet
Aginfonet Canada Corporation is dedicated to providing on-line information and e-business services to Canadian agriculture to promote a more connected, more efficient and more profitable agriculture sector in Canada that uses the Internet to facilitate business processes.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool is a publicly traded agribusiness and the largest grain handler and marketer in Saskatchewan. The Pool operates as AgPro in Manitoba and Alberta. Anchored by a prairie-wide grain handling and agri-products marketing network, the Pool channels prairie production to end-use markets in North America and around the world.

Agri-Food Trade Service Online
Your source for agricultural, fish and seafood export information. The Agri-Food Trade Service provides centralized access to market information, trade counselling and export support activities, which will take th e exporter from initial enquiry to foreign market. 

AgriWeb Canada
AgriWeb Canada is a national directory of Canadian agriculture and agri-food information resources. Search the online database for resources by keyword, subject, author, or geographic region.

Canadian Rural Information Service
The Canadian Rural Information Service(CRIS) is a clearinghouse for information relevant to rural Canada. Subject areas include: rural renewal, community development, funding sources and opportunities for rural youth. CRIS serves rural residents, community organizations, rural businesses, rural practitioners, and government and educational institutions.

Food Processors of Canada
FPC is an internationally respected business association serving food industry executives on matters concerning trade, commerce and manufacturing. 

Flax Council of Canada
This site provides specialized information for food producers, manufacturers and flax growers.

Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) works with Prairie residents to develop a viable agricultural industry and sustainable rural economy in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Peace River Region of British Columbia.