Rosetown District Office

District description

Rosetown district is located in the west central agricultural area of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is bordered on the west by the province of Alberta, south and east by the South Saskatchewan River and north by township 40 at approximate latitude 52 degrees 25 minutes. Soils vary from brown in the south and west to dark brown soils in the north and east. Topographic features blend from level farm land to rolling hills to moderately deep valleys throughout the district. Vegetation ranges from grass to seeded crops to bush and trees.

Assistance available

PFRA staff assist communities, individuals, companies and other governments to conserve, develop and manage water, soils, plants and animals. Technical assistance is provided to clients on a daily basis dealing with a wide range of agricultural issues. Visit PFRA program page for more information.

Soil conservation projects reduce soil degradation. For example, planting shelterbelts and forages reduce erosion. Other projects involve sustainable hog manure management, precision farming, and developing GIS technology for local agricultural organizations.

Water development projects include technical assistance for well, dugout, dam or pipeline construction, monitoring water quality and developing water conservation programs. These programs provide environmentally sound water supplies for agricultural activities.

The district has many diversified agricultural activities. Cattle, hog, and poultry operations are joined by elk, ostrich, wild boar, sheep and buffalo. Many crops are grown which include wheat, flax, barley, lentils, canola, canary, potatoes and peas. Specialty products such as jams, fruits, and flowers are produced by innovative rural people. Much of the production is processed locally for various markets.

Ten PFRA community pastures are managed within the Rosetown district: Mantario, Newcombe, Fairview, Monet,Coteau, Hillsburgh, Oakdale, Eagle Lake, Kindersley, Elma and Antelope Park. Approximately 25,000 head of cattle are grazed yearly on 250,000 acres of native mixed grass prairie and seeded rangeland. Good pasture management also provides secure habitat for wildlife and native plants.