Few taxpayers are ever satisfied with new federal budgets, as they watch millions or even billions of dollars earmarked for projects across Canada that they believe have little value to them.
Farmers often find themselves in this predicament, wondering how Ottawa can either ignore one of the country’s most basic needs – that is, food production – or give it short shrift.
This year is no exception. The federal budget, with its emphasis on Canada Strong programs, does indeed support farming in many ways. But it falls short in critical areas too, say some farm groups, and they wonder why.
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