Overview
About: Learn to Lead, hosted by SaskOilseeds, and sponsored by supporting commissions in Saskatchewan, is a personal and professional development program to build leadership capacity among farmers and create future leaders for the agriculture industry. Learn to Lead sponsors are SaskBarley, SaskOats, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Sask Wheat.
Curriculum: A broad range of sessions provide participants with a strong foundational base for building leadership skills. Topics covered in the program include: teamwork, etiquette, networking, communication, governance, decision-making, media relations, juggling responsibilities and managing stress.
How to Apply: Learn to Lead is open to all interested Saskatchewan registered producers (levy payers) from all crop commodities who are actively contributing to their farm livelihood directly or indirectly in supporting roles. Applicants who are selected receive complimentary registration valued at $2,500.
To apply for Learn to Lead 2026, email info@saskoilseeds.com. Include your personal information (name, farm name, address). Tell us about yourself and your farming operation! (i.e how long you have farmed, who you farm with, where your farm is, your experience with your community/farming organizations, and any leadership aspirations you have.) Attach a photo of yourself in the email.
The deadline for Learn to Lead applications is January 31, 2026.
Learn to Lead Alumni: Learn to Lead has been developing agriculture leaders in Saskatchewan since 2016. To date, more than 100 people have participated in the program. Many continue to be involved through alumni events that provide opportunities to further build relationships, skills, and knowledge. As a Learn to Lead Alumnus, you will become part of an exclusive group of advocates. Many have used their Learn to Lead experience to enhance their AG involvement through participating on the boards of various organizations and commissions, becoming social media thought leaders, or developing value-added businesses. SaskOilseeds has called on Learn to Lead Alumni to participate in focus groups, represent SaskOilseeds in media interviews, and provide feedback on policy issues and research investments.