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The cost of farming in Saskatchewan

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The weather continues to keep us on our toes, from major flooding to intense heat. It's been a bit of whiplash for the whole province, including the farmers out on the field. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss what farmers are dealing with in the field and a recent study that shows producers are receiving a shrinking share of every food dollar Canadians spend.
13 Jul 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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