First published 1986
Miller presents a comprehensive analysis of how Canadian agricultural systems function within worldwide markets and trade networks. The author traces the development of farming practices from local traditions to internationally connected operations. He examines how global economic forces shape decisions made by individual farmers and agricultural communities across Canada. Miller explores the tensions between maintaining regional farming identities and adapting to international market demands. The book details how Canadian producers navigate export requirements, compete with foreign suppliers, and respond to changing consumer preferences in distant markets. Through case studies and economic data, Miller demonstrates how global connections both challenge and strengthen Canadian agricultural sectors. The work reveals the complex relationships between local farming knowledge and international agricultural science, showing how Canadian farmers balance traditional methods with new technologies driven by global competition.
Genres: business, politics, economics, agriculture, non-fiction
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: global-connections, local-vs-global
Setting: Canada
Period: 21st-century
99 pages · Paperback · Univ of Waterloo Pr