Resolution

WHEREAS the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF), the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI), and the Canadian Malt Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) are currently funded through a transitional check-off program, which expires in 2017.

WHEREAS producer-led investment in cereal grains research and varietal development have been shown to generate a very high rate of return for producers;

WHEREAS these institutions are funded by producers across western Canada and have the necessary experience and expertise to continue to invest producers’ funds wisely;

BE IT RESOLVED that APAS lobby for a permanent check-off program for the WGRF, CiGi and CMBTC to ensure their current share of check-off dollars are maintained once the transitional program expires in 2017.