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Roadrunner replied to OntAG Admin's discussion I Love Farming Because...... Post your response here. Ag More Than Ever.Roadrunner replied to OntAG Admin's discussion Do Wind Farms Impact Ontario Farm Land Values?"Hi Michael,
What Mr Vyn is trying to do is actual research and data analysis over the hearsay and negative perceptions generated by the NIMBY folks.
The government has the set back distances so it is difficult for a landowner to be sued for multi…"
Michael Becker replied to OntAG Admin's discussion Do Wind Farms Impact Ontario Farm Land Values?"Despite what Mr. Vyn says, the reality is that turbines will lower land values. In Southern Huron County, two farms that have wind turbine leases registered against them were offered for sale by tender, and the result, the farms did NOT…"
Joann replied to OntAG Admin's discussion I Love Farming Because...... Post your response here. Ag More Than Ever."Because we are daily witnesses of the miracles of nature."
OntAG Admin posted a discussionDo Wind Farms Impact Ontario Farm Land Values?
Bernard Tobin speaks to Richard Vyn about his research into the impact of wind farms on Ontario farm land value. www.realagriculture.comSee More
Ravelle Rene posted a discussionLooking for organic soil & compost bins
hey there,if anyone knows where to get the best price in organic soil, fertilizer, and compost bins, in the north york area, please let me know, that would be great .... our soil is very bad and needs some lovethnxR:)See More
OntAG Admin commented on OntAG Admin's event 2013 Ontario Pork Congress"Stratford, Ontario - 40th annual Ontario Pork Congress a pork celebration
Canada’s largest pig show is returning in grand fashion, as the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) celebrates its 40th year.
Organizers are planning this latest edition of the…"
OntAG Admin replied to OntAG Admin's discussion I Love Farming Because...... Post your response here. Ag More Than Ever."Here a couple thoughts.
Because we are feeding the world healthy, inexpensive food.
Because we like to see plants and crops grow from seed to end food products."
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Terry Daynard's Blog: A Message to All You Older Guys/Gals: Get On Twitter
By older I mean about 50-plus, including old-timers like me who can still learn new skills. Younger people can ignore the following advice; they’ve mostly discovered what I’ll be saying, years ago.
I have long ignored the idea of social media. I saw no reason to inform others about my daily trivia, or to know the same about them. But then, thanks to two daughters, I discovered Twitter. It’s marvelous.
For sure, Twitter can be about trivia, and often is. But it’s also a… Continue
I have long ignored the idea of social media. I saw no reason to inform others about my daily trivia, or to know the same about them. But then, thanks to two daughters, I discovered Twitter. It’s marvelous.
For sure, Twitter can be about trivia, and often is. But it’s also a… Continue
Posted by OntAG Admin on May 14, 2013 at 3:58pm — 2 Comments
CFFO Commentary: The Proposed Ontario Budget holds Positives for Agriculture and Rural Ontario
By Nathan Stevens
May 10, 2013
The first proposed budget under our new Premier holds many positive commitments for agriculture and rural Ontario. The CFFO is pleased that there are commitments to the key issues that the organization raised in its budget submission on the need for fiscal discipline, the need for a focus on innovation, and the need for regulatory modernization. However, there are some areas of concern as…
Posted by CFFO Blog on May 10, 2013 at 12:05pm
Steve Twynstra Explains His Farming Operation And Practices To A Consumer. Click To Watch The Video.
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2012-2013 Agriwebinar® Series - View Past Webinars Online
2012-2013 Agriwebinar® Series
Farm Management Canada's 2012-2013 Agriwebinar® season has come to an end.
Agriwebinar® presentations hosted by FMC and other partnering organizations are now available in the Past Webinars section of Agriwebinar.com. Check out our list of insightful and informative webinars from the past season.
2012-2013 Farm Management Canada Agriwebinar®…
Posted by OntAG Admin on April 18, 2013 at 8:32pm
Ontario Farmland Values from FCC Spring 2013 Farmland Values Report
Farmland values in Ontario increased an average of 11.9% in the second half of 2012, following gains of 16.3% and 7.2% in the previous two reporting periods. Farmland values in Ontario have risen for the past 20 years.
Some cash crop producers leveraged their current land holdings to purchase less expensive land in other locations, such as in Northern Ontario, yet the resulting impact on farmland values was relatively modest. The…
ContinuePosted by OntAG Admin on April 15, 2013 at 2:30pm
The CFFO Commentary: Educating Youth about Agriculture more Important than Ever
By Nathan Stevens
April 12, 2013
The recent Ontario Agri-food Education (OAFE) annual meeting underscored the importance of providing learning opportunities to children about the food system that keep store shelves – and their bellies – filled. The fact of the matter is that most children today lack any direct connection to farm life anymore. Yet there are important opportunities and challenges…
Continue Posted by CFFO Blog on April 15, 2013 at 2:26pm
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Bill Parrish Jr., President and CEO of Parrish and Heimbecker, discusses the recent growth in agriculture, and both its potential and prospects.CFFO: Ontario Exports Reach all time High but Challenges Remain
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Canada is threatening possible retaliatory trade action against the United States, claiming that country has failed to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling on its contentious livestock labelling rules.May 22, 2013 OMAFRA Field Crop Report
Most canola has been planted into warm, moist soil conditions resulting in good emergence in 5-7 days.Ag Canada Raises Canadian Grain, Oilseed Production Estimates
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its projections for production of the major grain and oilseed crops in Canada during the upcoming 2013/14 (August/July) crop year from estimates made in April.Forage Report – May 23, 2013
First-cut forage yield expectations are quite variable, with some drier areas and winter damaged, older, and fall harvested stands showing reduced yield potential.STAY INFORMED
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