Yorkton-area farmers have a growing opportunity to adopt more sustainable farming practices this year as Louis Dreyfus Company and PepsiCo expand their joint regenerative agriculture program across Saskatchewan from 25,000 acres in 2025 to 45,000 acres in 2026.
Announced on May 13, 2026, the partnership provides training and technical support to farmers interested in improving soil health and reducing emissions. The Canadian Prairies Trusted Advisor Partnership offers participants practical, science-based guidance from trained agronomists, helping them scale up regenerative approaches on their land.
In 2025, 16 farmers took part, producing roughly 26,000 tons of canola under the program’s framework. Progress is tracked with the Cool Farm Tool, a system that estimates farm-level emissions and biodiversity changes. The companies aim to help growers build long-term productivity while reducing their environmental footprint.
The announcement comes as Louis Dreyfus Company ramps up its pea protein isolate production facility at its Yorkton industrial complex. The plant began commissioning in March 2026 and is expected to employ about 60 people by year-end. Together, the projects strengthen Yorkton’s role as a hub for sustainable agriculture and food processing in the region.
