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Whenever you look at your phone, turn on the TV or talk to a friend, COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind. The uncertainty and fear among the general population has led to panic buying and hoarding of commodities. Many people can’t even comprehend what would happen if the current supply chain collapsed. The need to hoard is based on the fact that many in society have lost their independence and rely solely on the system. This now leaves us vulnerable.
We aren’t in a situation where there will be a complete collapse in the supply chain, but there will be bumps along the way. It is uncertain how food supplies might be affected and what kinds of prices will be associated with them but it can be quite certain that Saskatchewan will have a ton of oil, protein and empty calories. Most of our cultivated land is dedicated to field crops wheat, barley, canola and yes, we will have plenty to eat if our borders get closed. But how far will that take us without vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits that, according to the Canada food guide, should make up half of our diet?
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