Wheat pools in Canada
Wheat Pools in Canada
The Wheat Pools in Canada were part of a broader cooperative movement that emerged in the early 20th century. These agricultural marketing cooperatives were established by farmers to collectively sell their wheat and other grains, with the aim of achieving better prices and more favorable terms than they could obtain individually.
History[edit | edit source]
The first wheat pool in Canada, the Alberta Wheat Pool, was established in 1923. This was followed by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in 1924 and the Manitoba Wheat Pool in 1925. These pools were created in response to the perceived exploitation of farmers by grain companies, railroads, and banks. The pools were initially successful, but they faced challenges in the 1930s due to the Great Depression and the drought conditions in the Canadian Prairies.
Operation[edit | edit source]
The wheat pools operated on a cooperative basis. Farmers who were members of the pool would deliver their wheat to a local grain elevator, which was owned and operated by the pool. The pool would then sell the wheat on behalf of the farmers. The profits from these sales, after deducting operating costs, were returned to the farmers in proportion to the amount of wheat they had delivered to the pool.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The wheat pools played a significant role in the development of the Canadian grain industry. They helped to improve the bargaining power of farmers and contributed to the establishment of the Canadian Wheat Board in 1935. However, the pools also faced criticism for their monopolistic practices and their influence over the grain industry.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The wheat pools underwent significant changes in the late 20th century. They diversified their operations, became publicly traded companies, and eventually merged to form Viterra, a major agribusiness corporation. Despite these changes, the legacy of the wheat pools continues to influence the structure and operation of the Canadian grain industry.
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