Economics
Our Position
Yukon's agricultural sector plays a vital role in building food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and contributing to the territories economy. However, producers continue to face economic challenges, including high input costs, limited access to marketing and barriers when expanding.
YAA advocates for investment that recognize the economic value of farming North of 60 and helps to ensure producers have access to the tools, infrastructure, and funding they need to succeed.
What We're Seeing
Some of the current pressures that we Yukon Producers face include:
- High cost of inputs
- Limited access to services
- Labour shortages
- Climate Variability
Calls to Action
We're calling for:
- An increase of stable and accessible funding
- Support from government for local food sales, distribution, and processing
- Targeted investments in northern food infrastructure
- Better economic tracking of the agricultural sector's contributions to Yukon's economy
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We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this issue!