Brenda O’Farrell
The Advocate
The Union des producteurs agricoles is planning a march next month in Quebec City, what the provincial farmers’ union is calling a public demonstration of solidarity with the next generation of farmers.
“The time has come to put in place solutions to ensure the sustainability of agricultural businesses, the vitality of our regions as well as the food future of Quebecers,” the UPA said in a statement.
The event at the provincial capital will be held Dec. 6, when the UPA will be hosting its annual Congrès Général.
“At the dawn of its 100th anniversary, the UPA is calling on governments, partners and citizens to lay the foundation for an important project that would truly give Quebec the means to aim for greater food autonomy,” the organization stated.
The march will start at the Quebec City Convention Centre and make its way to the National Assembly. Agricultural producers attending the UPA’s Congès Général and their families are invited to join the procession.
The aim is to impress upon provincial lawmakers of the urgency to support agricultural and forestry producers in this time of growing erratic weather conditions and harsh inflationary pressures.