In January, Ontario Federation of Agriculture President Drew Spoelstra urged the federal government to prioritize food production as a critical national activity in the face of U.S. tariffs.
“This underscore more than ever the need for government to step up and support the agri-food sector. Federally, this means prioritizing food production as an activity of critical national importance. In Ontario, this includes expanding funding for the Risk Management Program and other initiatives that provide a safety net for farm businesses in uncertain times like these.” said Spoelstra.