Hay West program is operational: Farmers in Canada wishing to obtain or supply hay can now register

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is pleased to announce that the Hay West 2021 initiative has been launched and invites agricultural producers to apply, whether for obtaining or providing hay. The drought in the Prairie region has caused a shortage of hay, which means that many farmers are unable to feed their animals. Left unsupported, this situation could have lasting effects on national livestock performance, which will have consequences for Canadian farmers, processors and consumers for many years to come. The Hay West program was established to get hay supplied by farmers in central and eastern Canada to drought-stricken farmers in the west of the country. The FCA has received enough contributions from different sources to begin transporting large quantities of hay. Agricultural producers wishing to obtain or supply hay are invited to visit this website. “The Hay West program is a great example of the kindness shown by farmers and how producers across Canada, ...