I personally have a background in farming. I have a business degree in agriculture. In my role, I try to get out and meet as many farmers and producers as possible on a regular basis. The people across our organization who work in agriculture certainly have similar backgrounds.
In terms of advice for young producers, I think planning is probably the biggest piece of the equation in terms of getting into the business. My colleagues have mentioned that today in terms of proactively building good business plans, planning ahead, and understanding the international landscape. I think planning is the key for young Canadian farmers today.
In terms of programs, as I mentioned earlier, we work with farmers across the country on the farm business-transition side or succession planning and through our sponsorships, such as the Outstanding Young Farmer program with the CIBC. We work with young farmers to help them build the confidence to succeed in the business.