My question is for Mr. Wiseman.
You are a young producer, and the issue of young farmers is a subject that concerns us a great deal. Regardless of whether you come from Newfoundland or anywhere else in Canada, you all have things in common. These include lower farm income which is, I believe, a problem for those with mid-sized farms. Since agricultural support is usually proportional to production volume, it is the large productions which, generally speaking, benefit from the support. At any rate, large farms get more support from the government through its programs.
Do you have any fears for the survival of the family farm and for the likelihood that young farmers may not be able to carry on? If no one is taking over in the agricultural sector, I think that we will be headed towards the very large operations that we see in the United States, and which are managed by large corporations. Finally, do you have any recommendations to make to the government as to how it could encourage young farmers?