I have a message for every farmer in Manitoba, no matter what crop they grow or type of animals under their care – now is the time to engage with all local candidates.
Farmers face a growing number of challenges. The threat of drought and crop failure seem to be with us every year.
The international agricultural landscape is witnessing a troubling trend towards protectionism. In past eras, protectionism was enabled through prohibitive tariffs that blocked trade.
There are two ways to get a horse to carry a heavy load. You can hit it with a big stick, or you can provide a reward for work well done.
Sometime before October 24th , Manitobans will go to the polls to elect the next provincial government.
“Good riddance” is the most common response I hear to the passing of 2022. It was a year of uncertainty.
COVID-19 has caused the word pivot to be overused and abused, but I am going to use it again anyways.
Farmers are often referred to as “producers”. Wheat producers, canola producers, cattle producers, hog producers, etc.
What is a farmer’s relationship with environmental and animal welfare certification programs? Would it be right to say that it’s complicated?
Relationships matter. This might sound like a cliché to some, but that does not make it any less true. Agriculture in Western Canada is dependent on trade.
