Marketing Freedom Will Create New Opportunities for Manitoba Wheat and Barley Industry

December 1, 2011

The following is excerpted from a 30 November 2011 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Once the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act is passed, the Manitoba wheat and barley industry will be able to seize new economic opportunities.

"Our Government intends to bring marketing freedom to Manitoba wheat and barley farmers by August of next year," said Minister Ritz. "An open grain market will attract investment, encourage innovation, create value-added jobs, and build a stronger economy not only here in Manitoba, but right across the country."...

This release is available in its entirety at:

http://www.agr.gc.ca/cb/index_e.php?s1=n&s2=2011&page=n111130

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