New council to address ag youth concerns
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A new group will listen to young people about agriculture issues that matter to them.
Canadian Agricultural Youth Council will be made up of a diverse group of youth from across the country, including representatives of Indigenous communities. It will provide advice on everything from sustainable agriculture, market diversification and innovation, to the digital shift, intergenerational transfers and mental health.
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said women and men aged 18 to 30 working within the agriculture can apply to participate.
“The young women and men in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector have a valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing them,” Bibeau said in a new release. “I am very proud to be launching the first Canadian Agricultural Youth Council because we need to bring the voices of these young women and men to the table and ensure that they take part in the decisions that affect their future. I want our young leaders to share their vision with us and help implement it.”
