FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 23, 2011
OTTAWA – New Democrat Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko (BC Southern Interior), says he’s disappointed but not surprised that the Conservatives failed to make agriculture a priority in yesterday’s budget.
“Those of us who have to work with Conservatives and their antics at the Standing Committee on Agriculture can tell you that [...]
Posts Tagged ‘farmers’
Budget Fails to Address Farmers’ Priorities
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011Tobacco Farmers in Crisis - letter to Ag Minister
Thursday, December 4th, 2008Letter to Agriculture Minister Ritz - Tobacco Farmers in Crisis
Dear Minister Ritz:
I recently met with representatives of the Tobacco Farmers in Crisis. André Bellavance, MP and Wayne Easter, MP were also present at the meeting. Mr. Joe Botscheller and his colleagues outlined the very difficult situation facing many tobacco farmers. I am attaching a copy [...]
Tobacco Farmers in Crisis - Speech
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Mr. Alex Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I am surprised and saddened that nothing has been done on this issue to date. Tobacco farmers have been in crisis for a long time, at least since I have been on the job as critic for agriculture.
We have talked about this in committee and [...]