The 2020 edition of the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ Annual General Meeting has wrapped up.
Newly re-elected KAP President Bill Campbell says the event was once again a success.
“I think it went extremely well, it was a very busy schedule, lots of material covered in the agenda, lots of topics, lots of thought-provoking issues,” said Campbell. “I think that’s positive that we send home producers and farmers with things to think about, and how we evolve in our sector.”
The two-day meeting featured panel discussions based on risk management, labour and automation, and farmland values and ownership.
Political figures like provincial ag Minister Blaine Pedersen, and Manitoba Liberal Party Leader, Dougald Lamont addressed the producers in the crowd and spoke about how they will address the challenges facing producers.
Producers at the meeting debated over 20 resolutions addressing everything from the carbon tax to Crown Land lease rates.
Yesterday morning, agriculture students from the U of M sat in on the meeting hoping to learn about farm policy in a real situation.
Campbell is hoping that the students can take what they learned and implement the lessons in their careers.
“One of the key things I would like to express to the students is to become engaged, become aware,” said Campbell. “This is your livelihood, know what the industry is about and become engaged, but don’t be intimidated.”
Tune in to Noon Ag Show next week for more from the 2020 KAP AGM.
