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Federal Agriculture Committee Visits Fundy Royal
May 11, 2010 - Sussex, New Brunswick, - The Hon. Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal extended his welcome to the federal Agriculture Committee, which was in Sussex today. The committee is traveling across the country, holding hearings on a new national study concerning young farmers and the future of farming.
The committee made its only New Brunswick stop in Sussex, which was the first time the Federal Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food has ever visited southern New Brunswick.
Minister Moore expressed his delight in regard to the committee’s visit.
"This riding has a strong agriculture base, and it is great to have the Agriculture Committee here," said Minister Moore.
"This is especially important, since agriculture plays a key role in our local economy and young farmers are the future of this sector. That is why the committee wants to hear the opinions of young producers on where agriculture in Canada needs to go in the future to attract and retain young farmers," Minister Moore added.
The local witness list was focused on young farmers and experts on inter-generational farm transitions.
Committee members also toured farms in the Sussex area before continuing to Nova Scotia for hearings in the Annapolis Valley.
The committee meeting in Sussex follows a roundtable discussion on agriculture with the Fundy Royal Agricultural Advisory Group. Minister Moore hosted the roundtable with the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board. The roundtable, which also occurred in Sussex, was held on May 8 to discuss ways that the federal government can continue its support for farmers in the region and across New Brunswick.
Rob Moore has been an advocate for farmers and rural Canada since being elected to represent Fundy Royal in 2004. His first role with the Conservative Caucus was as Associate Opposition Agriculture Critic.
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For further information, please contact:
Catherine Godbout
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)
613-996-2316
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