Farming family Manitoba today is having problems similar to PEI. Even in that larger province, small farms can't compete with large farms producing products for commodity markets, prices set based on large operations handling thousands of head of beef.
There is no system for farmers to market their product closer to the consumers. Small farmers need access to the same type of distribution system as larger farmers for their higher quality, healthy products so consumers can buy them at a sustainable price.
Marketing and distribution seems to be the common need in both provinces, what do you think?
Farmers all across Canada have been getting a raw deal for a long time now. The Federal Gov. starting with Pearson and Trudeau, have made it more difficult for them to turn a decent return on their hard work. There should be more subsidies and grants in place for them, instead of wasting tax dollars on nonsense
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