The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation is holding a reverse auction that could see landowners turn part of their cropland back into grassland, like what's shown here. (B.Gjetvaj / branimirphoto.ca - image credit)An agricultural organization is looking to restore cropland into the natural prairie one bid at a time. Past studies and other conservation organizations estimate about 20 per cent — possibly less — of natural grassland remains in Saskatchewan. The stock growers foundation received $2 million to hold its reverse auction. Stock Growers Foundation runs reverse auction for grasslands conservation:The foundation will consult with interested landowners about their bids.

Source: CBC News February 18, 2023 05:38 UTC