If you repeat it, if you say it louder, if that’s your talking point, people will totally believe it,” stated former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna. It seems supporters for a new agriculture building in Winnipeg bought into this infamous diatribe. Related story: Under one roof? Not so fast We have heard over and over […] Read more
Stories by Gunter Jochum
Sustainable? Depends on who’s asked
I want my farm to be sustainable because I want it to be here for future generations. So I need to look after the soil, grow good crops, and maintain equipment and infrastructure. But I don’t think the word “sustainable” means the same thing to the federal government. In fact, I think Ottawa has a […] Read more
Grain farming is the forgotten sector
Grain farmers are concerned. The current federal government pays lip service and says that they have our back, but the simple truth is that they don’t walk the talk. These frustrations existed long before COVID-19 but now it’s even more challenging. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association remains dedicated to the values of free trade, […] Read more
