Episode 57

How Our Governments Set Policies & Programs for Farmers

This episode we explore Canada's Next Agricultural Policy Framework, and how farmers can have a say in the policies and programs our governments create for farms and farmers.

In the episode we discuss some surveys BC farmers are being asked to fill out. Here are some links:

Provincial Ministry of Ag Survey:

Takes about 15 minutes to complete

Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th

Survey link: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=3fe4d6db-bc21-490e-a821-cb195e2fac20

Agriculture & Agrifood Canada Survey:

Takes 10-20 minutes to complete

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th

Survey Link: https://agr.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx?s=981FEF92-6622-46FF-AD99-3E3E3637A0B9

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Jordan Marr

I'm Jordan Marr, a farmer and broadcaster in BC's North Okanagan. My farm business is called Unearthed Organics, where I produce milling corn and dry beans on a small-scale. I currently produce and host this podcast as well as The Organic BC Podcast & The Ruminant Podcast. I also produce a regular segment on food and farming in the southern interior for CBC Radio's Daybreak South, based in Kelowna. I live with my wife and two kids in Vernon.