Liberal ag critic highlights rural political power in Taber
Provincial Liberal agricultural critic Hugh McDonald urged farmers to leverage rural seats in Western Canada. Speaking at a Wild Rose Agricultural Producers forum in Taber, he cited rising input costs, CAIS flaws, an $88 million overpayment decision due Jan 1 2007, and beef producer debts.
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Group promotes solidarity among western farmers
Farmers gathered to push for one voice for rural Alberta areas. Wild Rose Agricultural Producers leader Merv Craddock urged unity and more volunteers to back a general farm organization. Lynn Jacobson warned of aging farming populations and urged programs to keep youth in farming and to explore biofuels.
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