Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his comments. I certainly agree that we have a big learning cycle out there to educate our non-farmer consumers on this issue.
All too often we hear that it is the farmers' problem. Prior to being a member of parliament I worked as a constituency assistant. I had a man of the cloth who came in and was right downturned on farmers. Being a farmer I did not take too kindly to his remarks.
He said he did not know why farmers needed subsidies. He said the shelves are full in the stores. I said that was wonderful and was glad he realized that but I also asked him if he realized the food was not grown in cans on the shelves in the stores.
I believe our urban colleagues are certainly understanding our situation with the pricing and to see exactly what is out there. I think we have a little battle ahead of us but I do believe they are recognizing the vital importance agriculture plays in our society, not only farmers but the further processors. Many people have family members who are connected indirectly or directly with the agriculture sector.