Forage crops are crops that are raised for livestock feed. The economic value of forage crops as a group makes them the third most important crop in the province, after wheat and canola. Forage crops include: crops seeded for hay and silage; alfalfa for dehydration and sun-cured pellets; cereal grains harvested for hay and silage; corn silage; forage seed production; improved pastures; and, native hay and pasture.