Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Advancing agriculture and networking in Ontario.

Members

  • littlelamb
  • Joann
  • Karen Mahon
  • Ken McCormack
  • Andrew Campbell
  • Sandra Dales
  • Bristow
  • Kay Schaltz
  • Yumi Otagaki
  • Madeliene Dairy
  • Joe Dales
  • CAMA Ontario
  • Chrissy Chrzan
  • OntAG Admin
  • AgOntario
  • John Anstey
  • Steve Twynstra
  • Cathy Dibble
  • Gayl Creutzberg
  • bert

Latest Activity

I don't think the domestic producer should be footing the bill for traceability. I believe consumers have the noble intent to buy safe nutritious foods for their selves/families but the lowest price appears to overtake good intentions. The origins…
5 hours ago
Good Morning! So Sorry! Totally overlooked. Producer is Processor for many foods. Meat on the other hand when dealing with all the many regulations preferr to produce then process elsewhere. I am also adament that food auditting should be about th…
6 hours ago
You forgot the Processor. They have to play a major part in traceability and food safety.
7 hours ago
How Changing Interest Rates Will Affect Ag Video wiith analyst Philip Shaw (http://philipshaw.ca/) at the Western Fair Farm Show about how he thinks interest rates will affect agriculture markets in the medium term. WATCH VIDEO
8 hours ago
Bristow updated their profile
20 hours ago
Kay Schaltz, Yumi Otagaki, Karen Mahon and 1 more joined Ontario Agriculture
yesterday
Yumi Otagaki updated their profile
yesterday
Karen Mahon added a discussion
The producer cannot foot the bill alone. Consumers and Retailers must come on board. Please discuss.
yesterday
This area is for sharing of information between goat producers.
yesterday
Joe Dales added a group
This area is for sharing of information between goat producers.
yesterday
Terrific turn out to the Farmshow on Day 1. Today - In the AgriPlex - Planter Demo and Other Speakers. Drop by the Farms.com Booth and Say hello. Joe and the Team
yesterday
yesterday
I like Farms.com it is a great website with alot of information. Where do other people go. The folks I was talking to today like Farms.com, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario and Hensal Co-op. Where do you go for your market information? The Farms.com we…
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laurajdean updated their profile
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laurajdean and Cathy Dibble joined Ontario Agriculture
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Hmmmm, interesting predicament I would be in if i woke up to find myself in Ritz's shoes. First of all I would ditch my old Reform Party handlers that are determined to undermine any hope of progress the CPC hopes to gain in rural Ontario, especial…
on Wednesday
 

Forum

Karen Mahon

Safe Quality and Traceability 3 Replies

Started by Karen Mahon in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Joann 5 hours ago.

Andrew Campbell

Interest Rates 2 Replies

Started by Andrew Campbell in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Sandra Dales 8 hours ago.

Tom Murray

TIME TO RALLY 13 Replies

Started by Tom Murray in Pork in Ontario Discussions. Last reply by bert Mar 9.

Roadrunner

Would you buy a laptop or a desktop? 4 Replies

Started by Roadrunner in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Roadrunner Mar 9.

Sandra Dales

Oliver Haan on the state of Ontario Pork producers 2 Replies

Started by Sandra Dales in Pork in Ontario Discussions. Last reply by JoAnne Caughill Mar 6.

rein minnema

future of our pork industry 3 Replies

Started by rein minnema in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Joe Dales Mar 1.

OntAG Admin

Do you want your kids to farm? 9 Replies

Started by OntAG Admin in General Agriculture Discussions. Last reply by Joe Dales Feb 28.

Ron Schneider

Anyone interested in buying UREA 46 at competitive rates? 2 Replies

Started by Ron Schneider in AgClassifieds: Buy and Sell Forum. Last reply by Ron Schneider Feb 28.

Brent Royce

OASC 3 Replies

Started by Brent Royce in Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room. Last reply by Joe Dales Feb 23.

pigsrgr8

I think I need a car gps...any advice? 6 Replies

Started by pigsrgr8 in Machinery Talk. Last reply by Jacqui Laporte Feb 23.

Blog Posts

Andrew Campbell

A View of FCC Spending

Found this very interesting post on the Canadian Agri-Food blog, managed by the Agri-Food Unit at the Ivey School of Business.

Written by Brandon Schaufele - with the article available at - http://www.canadianagrifood.ca/?p=374


" Today’s edition of the London Free Press

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Posted by Andrew Campbell on March 5, 2010 at 8:00am

AgOntario

The price to plant 13,000 trees can be less than planting 300 - if you do it the right way

How Trees Ontario helped Alexandria, Ontario couple create dream wooded retirement property on marginal land


TORONTO, March 2 /CNW/ - After more than 30 years working in a steel mill, Daniel Beaudoin dreamt of retiring and living near a beautiful forest.



Daniel began to search for his ideal retirement property. What he found - actually, what he didn't find - surprised him. What seemed like a fairly easy task in rural Ontario proved to be extremely challenging.


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Posted by AgOntario on March 3, 2010 at 8:30am

Synthesis Agri-Food

Finding value in carbon footprints and environmental labelling

Synthesis Agri-Food Insights
February, 2010

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Posted by Synthesis Agri-Food on February 24, 2010 at 11:00am

OntAG Admin

“From Concord to Cabernet, The Ontario Wine Industry Celebrates 200 Years” From the Ontario Vinicul…


“From Concord to Cabernet, The Ontario Wine Industry Celebrates 200 Years”


From the Ontario Viniculture Association.



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Posted by OntAG Admin on February 22, 2010 at 4:25pm

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Farms.com Agriculture Headlines

Controversy Grows Over Brier Corporate Sponsor Monsanto

The corporate sponsor of this week’s Brier, biotechnology company Monsanto, is under intense scrutiny from environmental, consumer and farmer groups in Nova Scotia, and across Canada and the world.

Queen Bees Free to Cross Border

Apiculturists, breathe easy. A hold on the importation of queen bees from Hawaii, linked to the discovery of a virulent parasitic mite, is to be lifted.

Groups Push for Greenbelt Expansion

A push to get the Dalton McGuinty government to approve a major expansion of the greenbelt westward through Brant County and in other directions in southern Ontario is gaining fresh energy with the entry of new groups and controversial development activities.

Canada Mad Cow Case Delays OIE Status Change

Canada has confirmed its 17th case of mad cow disease, a finding that will delay any upgrade to its international risk status by one year, a top industry official said on Wednesday.

Ontario Crop Market Outlook

From the Western Fair Farm Show

Featured Articles

Phillip Shaw on Interest Rates

Shaw talks about how interest rates could affect agriculture.

Video : Handling Freeloading

Freeloading could involve anything from a child filling up their car at the gas tank, to living in a farm house and not paying rent. It can become an issue when there isn’t accountability – and other children are starting to feel left out.

Wheat School : What is Falling Number?

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture.com finds out what falling number is.

Patrick Moore Interview - Part One

Dr Moore was a founder of Greenpeace and then left the organization. Kevin Stewart finds out why he left and what he thinks about activism.

CFFO's Clement: Meeting the Competition

An Ontario farming and food strategy will help capture market share.
 
 

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