This episode we explore Canada's Next Agricultural Policy Framework, and how farmers can have a say in the policies and programs our governments create for farms and farmers.

In the episode we discuss some surveys BC farmers are being asked to fill out. Here are some links:

Provincial Ministry of Ag Survey:

Takes about 15 minutes to complete

Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th

Survey link: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=3fe4d6db-bc21-490e-a821-cb195e2fac20

Agriculture & Agrifood Canada Survey:

Takes 10-20 minutes to complete

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th

Survey Link: https://agr.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx?s=981FEF92-6622-46FF-AD99-3E3E3637A0B9

I think the title for this episode does all of the necessary heavy lifting. Take a break this time, Show Notes.

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This ep: my interview with the farmers of Cedar Isle Farm near Harrison Hot Springs, where Hannah, Diane, Jim, & Rosa told me about growing wheat, oats, barley and rye for their Grain CSA and for regional bakeries.

We discuss their production & marketing, the stress of ensuring farm longevity & succession amidst a 500K tax bill, farmers-as-paragons, and ideas for strengthing farm communities.

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