In late February, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) brought together farm and food leaders from across Canada for its annual general meeting (AGM) – an auspicious time given the backdrop of looming U.S. tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian goods set to kick in March 4.
“There's no doubt that Canada and the world are entering a period of great change. It's never been more important to look at the foundational elements that will springboard our sector into a productive future for Canadian agriculture,” said CFA president Keith Currie.At the meeting, the CFA membership passed 18 resolutions that will inform much of its advocacy efforts in the coming year. This year’s resolutions cover a range of issues, including: international trade, conservation, climate change, labour, rural infrastructure, crop protection, risk management and much more.