date:Jul 28, 2012
industry grow, increase profitability at the farm gate, and contribute to a stronger Canadian economy, said Minister Ritz.
The agriculture industry plays an important role in creating jobs and keeping the economy strong. Canada is the world's fifth-largest exporter of agriculture and food products, with last year's exports hitting an all-time high of more than $40 billion.
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