When Policy Becomes a Farmer’s Biggest Threat
China’s canola tariffs show how Ottawa’s choices can cripple Canadian agriculture.
Category: Advocacy
Farmers are criticized for a lot of the things they do – from the crops they grow, to the way they grow them. Here, you’ll find my take on these subjects; and why the prevailing opinion is often wrong.
The War on Agriculture Is Not Over Yet
The war on modern agriculture has taken many forms, from the disastrous Farm to Fork strategy in Europe, enforced organic farming in Sri Lanka, and calls for bans on our…
Investment in Agriculture: Boosting Canada’s Future
What is the future of agriculture in Canada? This is a question I spend a lot of time thinking about. As a farmer, the future success of my family’s business…
Advocating for Agriculture Takes a Village
Several years ago, AgMoreThanEver ran a campaign called “be somebody.” It was a brilliant short video of farmers recognizing that somebody should say something – somebody should stand up for…
It’s Time to Have a Mature Discussion About Water Management
No, it’s not drainage. Not really. Water management is far more than draining a few sloughs onto your neighbours. What is the most important resource for our crops? Fertilizer? Crop…
Sustainable Agriculture Thrives When Farmers are Free to Choose How to Farm
Nobody understands the importance of sustainability like family farmers—and if we’re allowed to make basic, strategic farming decisions without interference, we can guarantee that agriculture will remain sustainable into the…
Farm to Fork is a Colossal Catastrophe
Farm to Fork is not something to emulate or admire. When I was young, agriculture was not a common news story. The times that ag was mentioned in the news…
Don’t Tell Farmers How to Farm – A Podcast
In my experience in generating innovation on the farm I operate with my family, the answer is none of the above. The answer is to leave it to farmers.