Canadian Federation of Agriculture Welcomes CPTPP Ratification

Oct 29, 2018

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was pleased to see the Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) receive Royal Assent last week.

CFA President Ron Bonnett says ratification will allow Canadian farmers to have first-movers advantage.

"It's good news for those export commodities, particularly pork and beef...One of the things I think was a bit of a concern is that if we were late in ratifying it, others countries might have had a bit of a head start on it. It gets us in on an equal footing with a lot of other countries."

He notes diversifying the mix of countries that we export Canadian agricultural products to is essential to trade stability.

CFA is insisting that the federal government help mitigate potential damages to supply managed sectors from trade deals such as CETA, the USMCA and the CPTPP.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.