2022 marked 50 years since the creation of the Farm Products Agencies Act, which established the Farm Products Council of Canada. To commemorate the milestone, FPCC organized an evening reception to celebrate with industry stakeholders and a conference with interesting guest speakers and informative panel discussions.  

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    Reception and Conference

The first panel focused on the Importance of Producer-led Promotion and Research in Canada. The focus of the second panel was to identify the Benefit of Supply Management in Canada, to discuss the importance of an open dialogue, and find opportunities to strengthen and promote this system that served the public interest well over the last 50 years.

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Full Summary Report

The 50th Historical Book reflects the history and account of Council and was written by historian Jodey Nurse, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo.  The video focuses on the role and responsibilities of the Council, as well as the historical context in which the Farm Products Agencies Act was created. To dowload a copy of the book or to view the video please follow these links. If you are interested in receiving a printed copy please contact us.

Historical Book and FPCC Video

The Farm Products Council of Canada received, from the Canadian Hemp Producers, a proposal to establish a Canadian Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Agency, to be funded by levies. The proposal is in the process as per FPCC's Guidelines for Establishing Promotion and Research Agencies.