Agriculture is missing in action when "Team Canada" trade missions come up; that's a big problem given the market access threats farmers currently face in the U.S.

Agriculture missing from Canada trade picture

With a CUSMA renegotiation looming, agriculture needs a robust trade strategy

Agriculture is missing in action when "Team Canada" trade missions come up; that's a big problem given the market access threats farmers currently face in the U.S.



The author points to how the hog sector is transitioning to Canadian Pork Excellence, which is a set of programs that allow registered pork producers to demonstrate compliance with food safety and animal care requirements as an example of how farmers can prove to consumers that they take their concerns seriously.

Opinion: Farmers and the ‘prove it’ generation

Be real about modern agriculture because there’s much to be proud of

Glacier FarmMedia – What is a farmer’s relationship with environmental and animal welfare certification programs? Would it be right to say that it’s complicated? On one hand, farmers feel targeted […] Read more