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Dan Sumner

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Gene Baur

Michael Olson

Justice Neil Gorsuch in an explanation of the Supreme Court decision to affirm the California law banning the in-state sale of “certain pork products derived from breeding pigs confined in stalls so small they cannot lie down, stand up, or turn around” stated that “while the Constitution addresses many weighty issues, the type of pork chops California merchants may sell is not on that list.” The decision has implications far beyond the cost of pork in California. Dan Sumner, Ag Econ Professor at UC Davis; Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary; and Michael Olson of the Food Chain Radio and Metro Farm join Farm To Table Talk host Rodger Wasson to explore what this decision could mean to consumers, the future of the North American food system and the United States.www.farmsanctuary.org www.metrofarm.com www.are.ucdavis.edu

Justice Neil Gorsuch in an explanation of the Supreme Court decision to affirm the California law banning the in-state sale of “certain pork products derived from breeding pigs confined in stalls so small they cannot lie down, stand up, or turn around” stated that “while the Constitution addresses many weighty issues, the type of pork chops California merchants may sell is not on that list.” The decision has implications far beyond the cost of pork in California. Dan Sumner, Ag Econ Professor at UC Davis; Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary; and Michael Olson of the Food Chain Radio and Metro Farm join Farm To Table Talk host Rodger Wasson to explore what this decision could mean to consumers, the future of the North American food system and the United States. <a href="http://www.farmsanctuary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.farmsanctuary.org</a> <a href="http://www.metrofarm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.metrofarm.com</a> <a href="http://www.are.ucdavis.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.are.ucdavis.edu</a>

Supreme Court’s Food Decision – Dan Sumner, Gene Baur & Michael Olson

Bacon crisis? Or not? Since Californians voted to require more space for pigs, chickens and veal calves, consumers have started to worry about  what it will mean for the price and availability of bacon.  The effects will not only be felt in California but nationwide for pig farmers, meat packers, food distributors, restaurants, supermarkets and consumers. UC Davis AG Economists, Daniel Sumner and Rich Sexton have studied the situation and identified what to expect when consumers in one state want production practices followed that are not required in other states.  Professor Sumner explains that the regulations dictate minimum space just for breeding sows. Fresh pork (not processed) ultimately sold in California can only be from California compliant pens that provide 24 square feet  of space per sow instead of the industry standard 20 square feet--requiring farmers to build more space (higher cost) or cut production  (lower income).  That in turn will have a ripple effect through every state with likely implications to future production standards of other food products. ( But there will be bacon.)https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/568762-californias-animal-welfare-law-caused-hysteria-on-both-sides-here

Bacon crisis? Or not? Since Californians voted to require more space for pigs, chickens and veal calves, consumers have started to worry about  what it will mean for the price and availability of bacon.  The effects will not only be felt in California but nationwide for pig farmers, meat packers, food distributors, restaurants, supermarkets and consumers. UC Davis AG Economists, Daniel Sumner and Rich Sexton have studied the situation and identified what to expect when consumers in one state want production practices followed that are not required in other states.  Professor Sumner explains that the regulations dictate minimum space just for breeding sows. Fresh pork (not processed) ultimately sold in California can only be from California compliant pens that provide 24 square feet  of space per sow instead of the industry standard 20 square feet--requiring farmers to build more space (higher cost) or cut production  (lower income).  That in turn will have a ripple effect through every state with likely implications to future production standards of other food products. ( But there will be bacon.) <a href="https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/568762-californias-animal-welfare-law-caused-hysteria-on-both-sides-here" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/568762-californias-animal-welfare-law-caused-hysteria-on-both-sides-here</a>

Makin\’ Bacon Cost More – Dan Sumner

Dan Sumner is a native of Saskatoon. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he attained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He then moved to Queen’s University to pursue his Master’s in Economics.  After graduating from Queen’s, Dan worked as an Economist with ATB Financial in Calgary. Then moved into the natural resource sector. As an Economist/Analyst with Talisman Energy and as an Analyst with BHP. Subsequently, Dan joined BMO Private Wealth in Saskatoon as a Senior Investment Counsellor. He now advises high net worth families, foundations, and corporations on their long-term investment and financial strategies.   Dan obtained his CFA Charter in 2013 and has been a CFA Society Saskatchewan Director since 2015. 1:25 What led Dan to pursue his Bachelor of Arts in Economics? 3:45 Why did Dan add a Master’s in Economics degree? 5:42 What are the pros/cons of changing Universities for a Master’s degree? 10: 40 Do “pure” economics’ jobs exist for those with a Bachelor’s degree? 12:15 Did Dan realize how important economics is in so many professions? 13:53 Should Economics’ majors add complementary hard skills? 18:28 What did Dan do as an Economist with ATB? 19:55 Why were communication skills critical to Dan’s job? 23:38 How important are soft skills? What is “Executive Presence”? 27:20 What was it like working in natural resources as an Analyst? 30:20 Why should employees “do the right thing every time”? 32:00 How did BHP Analyst differ from an ATB Economist? 33:50 How did Dan’s CFA training assist as an Analyst? 36:04 Did an Economics’ degree help Dan in the CFA Program? 39:12 Why did Dan become an Investment Counsellor? 40:55 What does a BMO Senior Investment Counsellor do? 45:30 Does economics and industry experience assist Dan at BMO? 47:24 Is educating and becoming partners with clients important? 50:33 What are “High Net Worth Individuals” and “investable assets”? 54:30 What is the “AUM%” client fee model? 1:01:20 Do foundations, trusts, and companies differ from individuals? 1:05:00 Did Dan add non-CFA technical skills to become a better Counsellor? 1:09:38 What other soft skills are useful to develop? 1:12:35 How are team dynamics becoming more vital in business? 1:15:00 Why is team “fit” often preferable to “best” candidate? 1:17:20 Should people focus on their strengths? Or weaknesses? 1:21:15 Should people consider career paths and focus on long-term skills? 1:23:50 Start the CFA Program right after University? Or wait a few years? 1:27:45 What advice would Dan offer to 17 or 24 year old Dan?

Dan Sumner is a native of Saskatoon. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he attained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He then moved to Queen’s University to pursue his Master’s in Economics.  After graduating from Queen’s, Dan worked as an Economist with ATB Financial in Calgary. Then moved into the natural resource sector. As an Economist/Analyst with Talisman Energy and as an Analyst with BHP. Subsequently, Dan joined BMO Private Wealth in Saskatoon as a Senior Investment Counsellor. He now advises high net worth families, foundations, and corporations on their long-term investment and financial strategies.   Dan obtained his CFA Charter in 2013 and has been a CFA Society Saskatchewan Director since 2015. 1:25 What led Dan to pursue his Bachelor of Arts in Economics? 3:45 Why did Dan add a Master’s in Economics degree? 5:42 What are the pros/cons of changing Universities for a Master’s degree? 10: 40 Do “pure” economics’ jobs exist for those with a Bachelor’s degree? 12:15 Did Dan realize how important economics is in so many professions? 13:53 Should Economics’ majors add complementary hard skills? 18:28 What did Dan do as an Economist with ATB? 19:55 Why were communication skills critical to Dan’s job? 23:38 How important are soft skills? What is “Executive Presence”? 27:20 What was it like working in natural resources as an Analyst? 30:20 Why should employees “do the right thing every time”? 32:00 How did BHP Analyst differ from an ATB Economist? 33:50 How did Dan’s CFA training assist as an Analyst? 36:04 Did an Economics’ degree help Dan in the CFA Program? 39:12 Why did Dan become an Investment Counsellor? 40:55 What does a BMO Senior Investment Counsellor do? 45:30 Does economics and industry experience assist Dan at BMO? 47:24 Is educating and becoming partners with clients important? 50:33 What are “High Net Worth Individuals” and “investable assets”? 54:30 What is the “AUM%” client fee model? 1:01:20 Do foundations, trusts, and companies differ from individuals? 1:05:00 Did Dan add non-CFA technical skills to become a better Counsellor? 1:09:38 What other soft skills are useful to develop? 1:12:35 How are team dynamics becoming more vital in business? 1:15:00 Why is team “fit” often preferable to “best” candidate? 1:17:20 Should people focus on their strengths? Or weaknesses? 1:21:15 Should people consider career paths and focus on long-term skills? 1:23:50 Start the CFA Program right after University? Or wait a few years? 1:27:45 What advice would Dan offer to 17 or 24 year old Dan?