Agriculture committee  We've done a lot of work. In fact, next week I will be at a conference in Vancouver on coexistence of genetically modified and non-genetically modified crops in the agricultural supply chains. I'm currently working on a report with the USDA on this issue as well in regard to a va

Agriculture committee  Collaboration definitely has many benefits, not the least being the efficiency of the effort. When we have collaboration, we use facilities and also experts to their utmost. And we also have a chance to bring in the very cutting edge when we do that. So any programs that facilita

Agriculture committee  If we're specifically talking about translating the knowledge and technology to farmers, and if you asked producer groups, I suspect they would like to see more of that. I don't have the data in front of me, but I suspect that's what they would say. Certainly, I know many of my

Agriculture committee  Thank you. There has been a tradition in the agricultural schools across the country of faculty and staff being engaged in what we used to call extension. There was a formal mandate in OAC for that. That formal mandate really falls under the provincial ministry now, but despite

Agriculture committee  That's right, yes. It's good to see you.

Agriculture committee  I thank the committee for the opportunity to present. My comments will be about the future for the agriculture and food sector in Canada, and the various opportunities and challenges it faces. The context for the future of agriculture is important. Many things have changed over

Agriculture committee  Yes, I can hear you.