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In Aug. 2023, Environmental and Climate Change Canada issued a pre-proposal notice to phase out plastic packaging for fresh produce. How does this affect trade between the US and Canada? Check out insights for Farm Foundation from Jason Grant and Nicolas Legrand.

2023 GAP REPORT

Agricultural productivity growth has the potential to create returns to farmers—at all scales of production, society, the environment, and the economy. >> Read full report

AgEcon Bytes

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If you want your farm to continue thriving long after you've passed, it's not enough to simply have an estate plan. You need a well-crafted succession plan as well. We asked Jennifer Friedel, Attorney and Assistant Professor of Practice, what’s the difference between the two?