Agriculture

We don’t really know how well today’s suite of safety net programs will work for farmers in the current crisis

Farmers are fewer and have little influence against the pressures exerted by urban voters

Federal investment is particularly needed to improve rural connectivity, supply-chain resiliency, and the maintenance and expansion of rural infrastructure

Feedlot sector says it will take time to rebuild as tight feed supplies force some producers to reduce the size of their herds

This week's flashback.

What would have happened had the government sincerely and competently, with enough resources, supported Indigenous peoples’ repeatedly expressed and emphasized desire to become farmers?

“We were just two old guys who wanted to go on a wagon ride.”

Arcola Kisbey 4H Achievement Day

In the absence of any substantial policy disparities, the real difference between the Liberals and Conservatives is largely cultural

The day begins with a hearty breakfast and then the horses just show up, waiting to be groomed and saddled