The reason we do things is not always for financial gain or benefit. Certainly when it comes to the environment—as we saw in 2021 here in British Columbia, where we dealt with a devastating heat dome and the impacts of the floods—the environment is, absolutely hands-down, the most important thing we need to be talking about and essentially wrapping ourselves around.
I should hope the committee is able to acknowledge and see that the climate is changing and it's having incredibly devastating impacts on us as farmers. We feel like we're doing our very small part to make a difference, and I hope that we're able to come up with some models that other farms can model after and follow suit.
We feel like we're taking the first pioneering steps, but it's everything to us. We can see it on the ground here, and I'm very concerned about the future of my children. I'm very concerned about the future of our food. These climate impacts are so huge, and when they disrupt supply chains like they do, I think the other thing that needs to be mentioned to you is the animal health and welfare. With disrupted supply chains comes great detriment to the animals, and farmers will do absolutely anything we need to do to feed our animals and to make sure they are well and safe. That is becoming increasingly difficult and taking a very strong toll on mental health for us all.
I'm sorry. I hope that answers your question.