KAP Hosts Fall Advisory Council Meeting

Keystone Agricultural Producers hosted its fall advisory council meeting earlier this week in Portage.

It was noted that about 5,200 acres of potatoes are still in the ground, along with some soybeans.

Seven resolutions were passed at the meeting, including three on the crop input industry’s proposal to the federal government to allow it to implement royalties on farm-saved seed.

Amendments to the Crown Lands Act were also discussed, with delegates calling for mechanisms to assist young farmers in accessing Crown lands.

“We need more support for our young farmers – in Crown lands distribution and right across the board,” said KAP president Bill Campbell. “It’s becoming increasingly difficult for young farmers to enter the industry because costs are so high. Who is going to take over our farms when we retire?”

During the meeting it was announced that KAP General Manager James Battershill is resigning to pursue a business interest.

An executive search is now underway for a new general manager.