Farmers want seed modernization to remain public, SAPCA told
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By Dale Woodard
LETHBRIDGE HERALD on April 20, 2021.
Machine operators seed barley in a field near Tempest as part of a past Coaldale Lethbridge Community Growing Project. Herald file photo by Ian Martens
Going the public route is key to ensure seed modernization continues to grow. Lynn Jacobson, President, Alberta Federation of Agriculture, was the guest speaker as the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs held its online conference Thursday morning, discussing the many challenges facing Alberta’s and Canada’s farmers. Among the topics covered included research and funding, carbon tax, business risk management, Ag Stability changes, Canadian Grain Act review, seed modernization, and rail road crossings.