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EFP Process

The EFPs will be delivered through a two workshop approach and a peer review process.  Trained facilitators will deliver workshops and guide producers through the workbook and development of their own Environmental Farm Action Plan (EFAP).  EFP Workshops will be provided for all Saskatchewan agriculture producers at no charge. The time duration for each workshop is approximately four hours and the completion of the risk self-assessment and development of the action plan is estimated to take between 4 and 8 hours.

What happens at Workshop I?

At the Introductory Workshop, producers will receive their EFP binder and instructions on how to complete the self-assessment.  Producers will begin by understanding their "natural risks" - those related to soil and site characteristics.  Next, producers will learn how to assess their management practices using worksheets provided in the workbook.  EFP Facilitators will ensure producers are able to complete the self-assessment at home.

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What happens at Workshop II?

After completing the self-assessment at home, producers will attend Workshop II (1-2 weeks after Workshop I).  Workshop II focuses on the development of the EFAP.  The Action Plan is the producer's own plan to address and reduce environmental risk on his/her operation.  It will help the producer to considers all aspects of the operation and recognized other farm priorities such as economic feasibility, diversification and future plans.  Once the Action Plan is completed, producers may choose to have it anonymously reviewed by a Peer Review Committee.

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What is the Peer Review Process?

Peer Review is a confidential way for producers to have their plan reviewed by an independent, objective group of Saskatchewan producers. The purpose of the Peer Review Committee is to ensure Action Plans are reasonable, feasible and rational.  As producers, the Peer Review Committee members will have a solid understanding of agri-environmental priorities.  In order to keep each producer's EFP confidential, when submitting for review the facilitator will remove any identifying factor linking that producer to his EFP.  Therefore, assigning an ID number to their plan.  The committee may suggest alternate solutions or recommend adjustments to the EFAP.  Once an Action Plan is endorsed by the Peer Review Committee, the producer will qualify for incentive funding to implement changes, known as Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs), identified in his/her Action Plan.