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Ag Minister MacAuley Visits Mexico

 
Federal Ag Minister Laurence MacAuley has wrapped-up his first official visit to Mexico.
 
He met with the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture José Calzada to discuss a variety of topics geared to increasing the competitiveness of their agricultural sectors.
 
Canada and Mexico have a strong trading relationship for agriculture and agri-food products worth about $3.5 billion.
 
Canada now has secured market access for Canadian beef and beef products of all ages to Mexico.
 
Fresh, boneless beef is Canada's third-highest grossing export to Mexico.
 
Source : Portageonline

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We are taking students out to southern Manitoba to Hespler Farms! Farmer Wayne will teach students how he plants and cares for his potato crop and why potatoes are such a unique crop to grow. Teachers, check out your AITC Dashboard for Math'd Potatoes, a potato-themed classroom resource to pair with this tour video. Thank you to Peak of the Market and Penner Farm Services for making this event possible.