Jake Leguee
@jakeleguee
Farmer & writer from Fillmore, SK. Growing durum, wheat, canola, lentils, and flax. Chair of the SaskWheat Commission & of Canadian Wheat Research Coalition.
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http://thelifeofafarmer.com 26-06-2012 20:41:19
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How is agricultural extension evolving in the modern age? In Ep. 11 of Ag Policy Connection, experts discuss changes in extension methods, AI's role, and more. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Wq0umv Ataharul Chowdhury Joy Agnew Jake Leguee #CdnAg
"There would not be the country of Canada without a national railway service. This was true when the last spike was pounded November 7th, 1885 and its true on August 22, 2024." Strongly worded and accurate article by Shaun Haney on the rail strike that began this morning.
You can read our Sask Wheat press release on this catastrophic rail stoppage in the link. It's stunning that this situation has actually happened. The federal government needs to step in and enact binding arbitration. Every day lost costs farmers - and all Canadians - dearly.
Thank you to the federal government for ending the rail stoppage by invoking binding arbitration. The catastrophic consequences of this shutdown made this action necessary. Kudos to Steven MacKinnon and the Liberal Party for getting this done. realagriculture.com/2024/08/labour…
Grain farmers and agriculture groups have been pushing for binding arbitration to restore railways. We welcome Minister Steven MacKinnon's directive to the CIRB. However, we urge all parties to cooperate with the CIRB and swiftly resume railway service. shorturl.at/97OSU
"Despite several years talking about supply chains, politicians and voters still don’t understand how the economy works." Shaun Haney has an excellent article here outlining the questions and challenges for Canadian rail movement going forward. realagriculture.com/2024/08/takeaw…
Fabulous piece featuring some great farmers Jocelyn Velestuk Jake Leguee I thoroughly enjoyed hearing your insight and excitement about agriculture in the years to come. thenarwhal.ca/saskatchewan-f…