I would first like to thank all the witnesses.
Mr. Dreeshen and Mr. Shipley will probably share my opinion, given that they used to be farmers like me. When we were young, we worked hard. However, we were able to stop in the evenings and on weekends. On Sundays, we could sit on the porch and chat with the neighbours passing by. Today, things have changed a great deal. There are fewer farms, but there are a lot more responsibilities and paperwork.
Ms. Smith, are our young people getting enough training in school to handle what's in store for them?
As we know, this is the best job in the world, but I don't envy them in light of all the changes that have taken place in agriculture.
Are our young people sufficiently prepared?