The agricultural sector -- from producers to processors and wholesalers to retailers -- have long recognized that agriculture must co-exist sustainably with the natural environment to ensure its long-term vitality and profitability.

Farmers have shown they are admirable stewards of Canada's environmental resources. They apply many good environmental practices, which increase their profitability and benefit the environment. At the same time, it is clear that more must be done to conserve the environment and consumers increasingly base buying decisions on their desire to support environmental sustainability.

Working together under the Agricultural Policy Framework, governments and industry are looking to accelerate efforts to reduce agricultural risks and provide benefits to Canada's water resources, soil, air and bio-diversity.

• Environment, Second Wave of Consultations (May, 2002)
• Environment, First Wave of Consultations (March, 2002)
• Environment Chapter of the Framework Agreement
• Presentation on Environment