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News Release - December 8, 2011 - WRAP urges federal government to respect court decision on Bill C-18

October 21, 2011 - Farmers deserve to be heard on Marketing Freedom Bill

September 21, 2011 - WRAP urges federal government to heed Prairie producers
August 5, 2011 - WRAP welcomes AgriRecovery relief for farmers

July 22, 2011 - Farm Leaders to meet in Banff for agricultural policy discussions

July  20, 2011 - WRAP encourages producers to help shape the future of grain marketing

April 25, 2011 - Federal election candidates asked to consider agricultural issues

April 15, 2011 - Prairie Farmers Call for Change
April 11, 2011 - Election Priorities for Prairie Farmers
April 4, 2011 - Submitted by AFSC - Crop Prices and the Weather are Biggest Issues Facing Alberta Farmers as April 30 Crop Insurance Deadline Approaches

March 9, 2011 - Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to Launch at Peace Country Classic

February 25, 2011 - President Humphrey Banack elected as 2nd Vice Chair for the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA)


June 16, 2010 -
Farmers paying more than fair share for freight: study
June 15, 2010 - Submitted by IFAP - - Higher average farm prices expected, food security concerns persist, say OECD and FAO- OECD and FAO released their joint flagship Agricultural Outlook Report 2010-2019
June 9, 2010 - Submitted by CWB - Farmers Want Clear Control Over CWB: Survey
May 31, 2010 - Submitted by AFSC -
Alberta Farmers Given New Option for protecting Crops as Hail Season Approaches

May 14, 2010
   - Report on Producer Payment Security Mechanisms Released
   - Final Report completed by Scott Wolfe Management Inc.