In the Nov. 10 edition ofThe Western Producer,an article was headlined “FNA sees opportunity in demise of wheat board single desk.” That was not the message given by Farmers of North America at the House of Commons committee studying Bill C-18.
FNA members have a self-imposed mandate to work together to improve farmer profitability and become as cost competitive as possible.
The FNA taskforce is looking at whether, upon the elimination of the Canadian Wheat Board single desk, there is an opportunity for FNA to mitigate the collateral damage that the change will leave for some farmers.
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We stated clearly in the committee that there are many farmers who rely on the CWB and the services it provides. If it will no longer be in a position to provide those services, it is FNA’s mandate and obligation to continue to empower farmer members within the new policy environment.
More clearly stated, FNA does not see opportunity in the demise of the single desk. FNA recognizes that as a result of the demise of the single desk, it will have an opportunity to serve its members by mitigating the impact of any fallout, and helping to shore up and strengthen the crosswalk between farmer members and the market.
Bob Friesen,
CEO FNA Strategic Agriculture Institute,
Saskatoon, Sask.
