13 ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 “Policy that pre-dates a global pandemic, historic inflation, skyrocketing supply costs, and geopolitical uncertainty just won’t cut it today or next year.” by terrible timing. The AFB gravely predicted that U.S. farm income will be nearly $40 billion lower in 2024 compared to 2023. Emerging markets and new strategic trade alliances that don’t include the U.S. have made trade prospects worse. America was losing farms at a breakneck pace, 141,000 farms in five years. It’s no wonder that Purdue University’s Ag Economy Barometer for September showed that U.S. farmer optimism hasn’t been so low since the dark days of 2016. Administratively, numerous international programs, including the Market Access and Foreign Market Development Cooperator trade promotion programs and Food for Progress, stopped immediately. Others that ground to a halt included the Biobased Markets Program, the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels, the Specialty Crops Block Grants program, the National Organic Certification Cost-Share program, several important animal health programs, and programs for socially disadvantaged, veteran, young, and beginning farmers. There was still more. New enrollment stopped for some critical conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program, affecting agriculture’s work to meet sustainability goals. And if there is still no resolution by the New Year, Dairy Margin Coverage payments will cease. It wasn’t a total disaster, however. Several current Farm Bill programs are not subject to renewal – they operate under permanent law without a five-year sunset date. The AFB says the most important of these programs are crop insurance programs and the primary All are welcome to attend the Nuffield Canada Scholar Presentations. Be the first to hear it! Andrew Rosychuk Edmonton, AB | 2020 Scholar Sponsored by: Nuffield Canada Andrew Rosychuk Edmonton, AB | 2020 Scholar Sponsored by: Nuffield Canada Topic: On-Farm Medium Scale Processing Craig Lester Calgary, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Alberta Grains (formerly AB Wheat Commission) Topic: Media’s Role In Agriculture And The Influence It Has On Consumers’ Perspective Of The Industry Emily Ford Medicine Hat, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: McCain Foods Topic: Regenerative Agriculture in Potato Production Systems Justin Cantafio Dartmouth, NS | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: NS Gov., Dept. of Agriculture Topic: Taking A Global Lens In Exploring The Power Of The World’s Public Markets To Build Sustainable, Resilient, And Adaptable Local Food Systems In Canada Kirk Zembal Edmonton, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Canadian Canola Growers Association Topic: Creating Value For Grain Growers In The Rapidly Changing Sustainability And Carbon Pricing Landscape Stephanie Lam Guelph, ON | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Semex Topic: Genetic And Genomic Approaches 1:00-4:30 PM Scholar Presentations 5:30 PM Reception 6:30 PM Banquet Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Friday January 24, 2025 RSVP Theresa Whalen, Nuffield Canada Executive Director Email at exec.director@nuffield.ca Nuffield Canada Scholar Presentations Presenting Scholars Send two representatives to join us for You’re Cordially Invited BANQUET TICKETS $150 each E-transfer to secretary@nuffield.ca Include name and email in comments section Are you ready to ignite global explorations, discovery and innovation in Canadian agriculture? Then apply to Nuffield Canada between April 1 to June 30, and get ready to change your life! Andrew Rosychuk Edmonton, AB | 2020 Scholar Sponsored by: Nuffield Canada Topic: On-Farm Medium Scale Processing Craig Lester Calgary, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Alberta Grains (formerly AB Wheat Commission) Topic: Media’s Role In Agriculture And The Influence It Has On Consumers’ Perspective Of The Industry Emily Ford Medicine Hat, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: McCain Foods Topic: Regenerative Agriculture in Potato Production Systems Justin Cantafio Dartmouth, NS | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: NS Gov., Dept. of Agriculture Topic: Taking A Global Lens In Exploring The Power Of The World’s Public Markets To Build Sustainable, Resilient, And Adaptable Local Food Systems In Canada Kirk Zembal Edmonton, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Canadian Canola Growers Association Topic: Creating Value For Grain Growers In The Rapidly Changing Sustainability And Carbon Pricing Landscape Stephanie Lam Guelph, ON | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Semex Topic: Genetic And Genomic Approaches For Sustainable Beef Production 1:00-4:30 PM Scholar Presentations 5:30 PM Reception 6:30 PM Banquet Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Friday January 24, 2025 RSVP Theresa Whalen, Nuffield Canada Executive Director Email at exec.director@nuffield.ca By January 10, 2025 Nuffield Canada Scholar Presentations Presenting Scholars Send two representatives to join us for You’re Cordially Invited BANQUET TICKETS $150 each E-transfer to secretary@nuffield.ca Include name and email in comments section Craig Lester Calgary, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Alberta Grains (formerly AB Wheat Commission) For more information about the presenting scholars visit www.nuffield.ca. Emily Ford Medicine Hat, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: McCain Foods Justin Cantafio Darmouth, NS | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: NS Gov., Dept. of Agriculture Kirk Zembal Edmonton, AB | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Canadian Canola Growers Association Stephanie Lam Guelph, ON | 2023 Scholar Sponsored by: Semex Can’t make it? We’ll have the reports published on www.nuffield.ca by early February along with a video of each scholar’s presentation. Please RSVP your attendance at exec.director@nuffield.ca by Jan. 10, 2025. continued on page 14
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