Guelph, ON – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, has launched “Grain for Good,” which shows the hard work done by grain farmers to sustain the environment, benefit Canadians economically, and produce safe, healthy food.
Grain for Good (www.grainforgood.ca) asks the candidates in the upcoming federal election to acknowledge the work done by farmers to help Canada achieve its climate change goals, and to be more proactive in supporting grain farmers, so that they are able to continue this hard work without fear of economic losses that would make farming unsustainable. Ontario grain farmers are part of the environmental solution – see how they are helping.
“Farmers are champions of the environment. The health of the soil and water are vital to our livelihoods and to supporting our families. We work every day to ensure our soil and water are healthy for tomorrow and will continue to grow food,” said Brendan Byrne, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “Grain for Good highlights the work farmers do for the environment and reminds everyone how important grain farming is to Canada’s safe and healthy food production and to the country’s economic recovery. Our next government needs to support our farmers and ensure the future of grain farming in Canada.”
Source : GFO