A pair of ethanol companies — Greenfield Global Inc. and Alco Energy Canada (formerly IGPC Ethanol Inc) — and Grain Farmers of Ontario have founded a new coalition to champion Canada’s biofuel sector.
The new organization, named the “Canadian Farms and Fuels Alliance” (or FFA), is open for additional member companies and organizations.
The goal of the alliance is to advance policies that strengthen Canadian biofuel production, promote fair market opportunities, and drive forward-thinking and sustainable economic growth across rural communities.
“Canada has spent decades building a world-class domestic ethanol industry that delivers strong economic and environmental advantages, but we must remain proactive and focused on growth,” says Andrea Kent, vice president of industry and government affairs at Greenfield Global. “Now is the time to safeguard our past achievements and position ourselves for the next chapter – one that ensures policies reflect the full economic potential of homegrown biofuels and stand-up in a competitive global landscape.”
Hear more from Greenfield Global’s Andrea Kent on the founding of the Farms and Fuels Alliance:
The coalition’s core mission includes:
- Strengthening 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.
- Advocacy: Ensure a strong and sustainable future for our homegrown industry by advocating for balanced policies that will unleash the full potential of Canada’s ethanol sector and support domestic agricultural producers.
- 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.
“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,” says 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.”
For more information on the Farms and Fuels Alliance, visit farmsandfuelsalliance.com.
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