The panel at the 2010 Beef Industry Convention produced a lively and fascinating discussion on many national and international issues that affect farmers. This year’s panel was moderated by Globe & Mail political columnist John Ibbitson (centre) and featured University of Nebraska-Lincoln agri-business professor Dr. Ron Hanson (left) and Alex Avery (right), director of research and education for the Virginia-based Center for Global Food Issues.
The discussion included a diversity of topics including the future of farm subsidies, market access, carbon trading and the image of farmers in both the media and the minds of consumers.