Resolution

WHEREAS Beginning producers face a unique set of challenges and opportunities and the future health of the agricultural industry depends on being prepared to address these issues; 

WHEREAS Decision makers seek to directly engage with those individuals most affected in order to make informed policy decisions;  

WHEREAS Participation by young producers in policy discussions at the national level will strengthen the agricultural industry and build new leadership; 

BE IT RESOLVED That APAS work with other provincial farm organizations to encourage the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) to establish a Young Agricultural Producer Policy Advisory Group that is representative of the CFA membership to guide CFA’s future policy discussions.