The past, present and future of Canadian farming
Right now, while controlling our own food security becomes more important than ever, Canada's farming industry is in transition. An older generation of farmers are ready to retire—but many of them don't have anyone ready to take over the family business. Meanwhile, corporate megafarms are scooping up farmland where they can and a younger generation of farmers is desperately trying to get ahold of space to grow on.
Where is the next generation coming from and what are they doing differently? Why are so many older farmers having trouble keeping the business going? What does the future of…
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