"For this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert for a wide-ranging conversation that connects farming roots, political leadership, and Canada's place in a rapidly shifting global economy. Moe reflects on growing up on a mixed farm in Saskatchewan, what drew him into politics, and why thick skin, long-term thinking, and collaboration matter in public life."
"The discussion moves from COP28 to China, unpacking how Saskatchewan approached global trade conversations with a practical, unapologetic focus on food, fuel, and fertilizer. Moe explains why relationships still matter in international trade, how recent efforts helped restore agricultural market access, and why working with federal governments you may not agree with is sometimes essential to getting real outcomes for producers."
"They dig into the rising cost of production, business risk management, regulatory drag, and the long-term opportunity in value-added agriculture. Moe lays out why exporting ingredients instead of raw commodities is key to stability, how rural and urban Saskatchewan are more connected than people think, and why, despite uncertainty, he remains bullish on agriculture's future when Canada shows up prepared and in the room."
Scott Moe grew up on a mixed Saskatchewan farm and credits early farming experience with shaping his emphasis on long-term thinking, thick skin, and collaboration in public leadership. Saskatchewan pursued practical international engagement at forums from COP28 to China, focusing unapologetically on food, fuel, and fertilizer and on restoring agricultural market access. Relationships remain central to trade success, and cooperation with federal governments is sometimes necessary to deliver outcomes for producers. Producers face rising production costs, business risk management challenges, and regulatory drag. Prioritizing value-added processing and exporting ingredients rather than raw commodities can improve stability. Rural and urban areas in Saskatchewan are closely connected, and agriculture’s future is promising when Canada participates prepared and present.
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