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By Alice McFarlane

Canadian Farm Demographics

Listen: Research shows decline in mid-size farms hurts rural areas

Nov 5, 2021 | 2:32 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – Agri-Food Economic Systems has released a paper outlining how the decline of mid-sized farms in Canada is impacting organizations that have traditionally supported farm families.

Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to the lead researcher Dr. Al Mussell.

Alice McFarlane is the Agriculture Information Director for 105 CJVR and Saskatchewan’s BeachRadioSK.ca in Melfort, Sask.

Tune in to Ag Access weekdays during the noon hour on 105 CJVR.

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