California Proposition 12 is an initiative that sets new standards for space allowance for raising of animals that produce the pork sold in that state.

It has raised concerns in Canada because not only will this apply to farmers in California but to all farmers in North America who sell pork into that state. Manitoba Pork general manager Cam Dahl says the issue is now being brought to the attention of the Canadian government concerning the impacts of that ballot on the pork sector.

 

Most people are aware of how important agriculture to the entire Canadian economy. In fact, Economic Development Regina (EDR) decided to take that thought a step further and quantify its significance.

EDR President and CEO Chris Lane says the report is called Saskatchewan’s Annual Megaproject: Spring Seeding, which uses data from a range of sources to understand the impact of this investment and examine the economic factors at play for producers as the crop year progresses.

Lane will share the significance of the $11-billion spent during seeding season alone.

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