Ag’s position in the national food policy puzzle
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association president provides his perspective on how the policy could affect the fresh produce sector
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
In June, the federal government launched Canada’s first food policy, which is a $134.4-million investment over the next five years.
Through this policy, the government aims to address a range of challenges that the agri-food industry and Canadians face, such as food insecurity, food waste and food illiteracy.