Name another business where the producer takes all the risk, (weather, insects, disease, increased costs) yet has no say on who they can sell the products they produce to? That isn't even socialism, because in a socialist world the state would own the land and be taking the risk instead of the private land owner.
Right now farmers across western Canada grow numerous crops that are not regulated by the Wheat Board. Look at all the yellow fields in July. How come practically every farmer can manage to sell their Canola without the Wheat Board? But when it comes to wheat or barley it is an issue?
I heard of farmers who had malt barley contracted for more than $5.00 per bushell before the court ruling 2 weeks ago. (subject to a Friends of the Wheat Board lose) Now they are being offered a $1 less. Coincidence? Why can't the Friends of the Wheat Board see this?
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