Two of Canada’s largest ethanol producers and Grain Farmers of Ontario have banded together to form a new entity to promote and strengthen the domestic biofuel industry.
Announced Wednesday, the newly formed Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) – which includes Greenfield Global and Alco Energy Canada (formerly IGPC Ethanol Inc.) - will champion policies that strengthen Canadian biofuel production, promote fair market opportunities, and drive forward-thinking, sustainable economic growth across rural communities, according to a news release.
“Grain farming is at the heart of agriculture, the security of Canada’s food system, and economic sustainability. Canada’s farmers and ethanol producers need policies that help them remain competitive and promote strength in our domestic value chains,” said Jeff Harrison, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “We look forward to working with Greenfield Global and Alco Energy Canada through the FFA to ensure that farmers’ voices are heard in policy discussions.”
The coalition’s core mission includes:
Strengthen Canadian Policy – Modernize renewable fuels policies, programs, and carbon accounting to properly recognize Canadian innovation and eliminate loopholes that can be exploited by non-domestic feedstock and biofuel producers.
Drive Rural Revitalization – Unite ethanol producers, farmers, and policymakers to strengthen Canada's agricultural communities and deliver economic benefits where it matters most, here at home.
