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Upcoming plebiscites on service charge model

Two commissions are holding plebiscites this fall, to determine their service charge model. The plebiscites will gauge the perspective of beef producers and potato growers on whether the service charge model should be refundable or non-refundable. Today we hear details on the plebiscite for the Potato Growers of Alberta. We’re joined on the line by Norine Moore, chair of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council. Norine, first off, is this plebiscite binding?


Interview with Norine Moore (3:29 minutes) (1.59 Mb)


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Hay As A Cash Crop Panel Discussion

Video: Hay As A Cash Crop Panel Discussion

For producers looking to get into the commercial market in Ontario, there are several avenues. Our Forage Focus panel discussed some of those options.

The panel includes: Mark Horst of Marcrest Manufacturing, Fritz Trauttmansdorff from Ontario Hay and Forage Co-operative Inc, Chris Martin from Marhaven Agri and Chinook Hay Systems, James Fisher from The Hay Press Company, and Jaye Aitkins from Agricultural Credit Corporation. It was moderated by Christine O'Reilly from OMAFA.