Mark H.

It's a tough job and a tough decision - no judgement from me. I get to live in two worlds - the teaching profession and farming. What makes farming worthwhile is being close to the land and the independence it brings.

On that - we agree. The biggest problem in rural areas is younger people not interested in farming. Most older farmers would not sell their land if they could avoid it.

Ok. When supply management was first established, everyone got a share in it based on the size of their operation. But since then, it has cost huge dollars to get into the system, assuming there is quota available for purchase. For example, a quota to milk one 100 dairy cows will cost 3 - 4 million dollars. A layer chicken quota will cost approx. $100 per bird. So yes, farmers who have a quota earn a good living, but all the rest can only rarely buy into the system. Thus, people build cabinets and drive trucks, rather than spending millions to get into one of the quota regulated livestock industries,which are usually not available anyway.

$300 - $500 more in grocery costs, per person, per year. Australia is thriving without supply management, because farmers are able to utilize the world market.

No hormones in either of those industries - I’m familiar with both. Most hogs are also antibiotic free.

It was inevitable. Dairy and poultry farmers have quietly made a fortune over the years, hoping no one would notice. Cost to produce a dozen eggs: 0.65 Selling price for the farmer: 1.90 - 2.50 Hormones must be banned only for dairy, because beef feedlots sure use them.

Seems we have a new trade deal - with dairy concessions made - probably beginning of the end for supply management in Canada.

He seen the numbers & they don’t make him no never mind

Is that insight?

C’mon man - every play counts. The truth is the Als gave y’all some cause for concern.

And Drake Nevis would eat the Edmonton OL for breakfast, lunch and supper.

I have no idea why the Riders' team I watched today couldn't beat Edmonton or B.C. quite handily. Number one - they have a front 4 that gets after the QB. Reilly is clearly banged up for the Esks and B.C. has to start Jennings

A decent OL and a coach that can reign him in a bit.

They may want to...assess their OL depth instead...

Or the gulls.

Manziel is going to suck in the second half, one can see it coming.

That was presumptuous of us.

From www.cfl.ca Total Points scored: 396 Offense: 365 Points off Turnovers (32 TO's): 105 Comparison: #1. Calgary (37 turnovers) has 109 points; #2. Sask (32 turnovers) has 109 points Defensive TDs: 3 Special Teams TDs: 4

I thought so too. I’m sure other DCs around the league took note.

And I would imagine at least some teams have centres and guards who can block Drake Nevis.

They were able to get pressure just rushing four. When they blitzed it was a sure shot.

Not to beat a dead equine - but he blitzed the MLB all of last season.

Bombers now lead the league...in points scored.

True. Add intense pressure and the incredible happened.

Bighill was a wearing a brace on his arm all week.