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respect and to not try to make
changes that are outside the
original intent of the
Commission's marketing order."
The Farm Products Marketing
Commission is accountable to our
Minister of Agriculture and
ultimately to the provincial cabinet.
Its mission statement is:
"to lead, supervise and direct the
regulated agri-food sectors so they
effectively respond to market forces".
The FPMC claims to help to
maintain a balance of power between
sellers and buyers of agricultural
products.
Perhaps some of the high-pressure
tactics used on producers to renew
contracts should be considered by the
FPMC in its decision-making.
Producers need more clout in the
marketplace so they can effectively
respond to market forces, and
maintain a balance of power.
Given the mission statement, we
question the 1996 ruling as well as
this recent affirmation of it. We write
to provide information to fellow
producers who may have similar
concerns.°
— Grey -Bruce County Pork
Producers
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