"Will this change anything?
It be up to the producers, Iet's look at it the positive way.
Profitability is not just Ont. Pork or the packers. We have to deal with all kinds of marketing situations infuenced by provincial and US and world trade…"
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rein minnema commented on rein minnema's group hog industry"and now after the rulling we need to work together to make the best of it.
the foundation is poured ,we now need to build. and we need to do it togethewr"
rein minnema commented on Avia Eek's blog post Pulling the Plug..."congratulation
together we stand divided we fall"
rein minnema commented on Avia Eek's blog post Pulling the Plug..."congratulation.............let's stand together.........together we stand, divided we fall"
rein minnema replied to Andrew Campbell's discussion Lameness in Cows Research"I was a dairy for fifteen years and operated loosehousing for over ten yearsbefore I came here in 1978.
Lameness;
Genetics
Balanced feeding programs that start @ a young age.
Housing which includes flooring and bedding.
well managed and timely hoof…"
rein minnema replied to OntAG Admin's discussion OFA is looking for your feedback on "What is your Number One Issue?" Let them know here...."that is right a resolution is only a motion of recommendation to a board, It happens to many times like in this case that the wishes of the people/members get ignored
nice to see Kamenz being the chair of the OFPMC however there is hope we have a…"
rein minnema replied to Joe Dales's discussion Carol Mitchell - Appointed Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs."congratulation Huron /Bruce
congratulation agriculture Ontario
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rein minnema replied to Avia Eek's discussion Preserving rich, agricultural land in the greenbelt"Are we all mixed up????? Rural and urban interest don't go hand in hand. We see now in my area class one agric. land being developed for solar panels that could be build on roofs. This near London.
What is the role of our elected officials…"
rein minnema commented on Avia Eek's blog post Democracy lives in King Township"you are located in or near the GTO area where the ### of votes over ride the key of your presentation."
rein minnema replied to OntAG Admin's discussion OFA is looking for your feedback on "What is your Number One Issue?" Let them know here...."that people @ all levels listen to their grass roots and stop with their political smooth and correct statements."
rein minnema replied to Pat stocking's discussion I don't understand"nobody tried it yet, that is my understanding
there is a time coming that all the roundup ready crops are weeds
look at it round up ready soya in a roundup ready whet field followed by roundup ready corn"
rein minnema replied to Andrew Campbell's discussion Just how big a mortgage can people carry?"It is time to start looking at longterm fixed rates, you do pay a premium but there is more room for the rates to go up than down.
See it as a insurance policy/ protection for stability
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rein minnema replied to OntAG Admin's discussion CFA: Farmers Need Increased Marketplace Power. Do you agree?"the story is a bit long, what I like to say is
united we stand divided we fall.
a general problem in our agriculture community is the that we work to much on our our own and lack trust of others."
rein minnema replied to Joe Dales's discussion Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?"you have a good christmas.
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rein minnema might attend OntAG Admin's event2010 OSCIA Annual Meeting at Sheraton Fallsview
February 2, 2010 to February 3, 2010
2010 OSCIA Annual Meeting
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:51am on November 20, 2009,
Wayne Black said… - Thanks for posting your remarks about the Young Farmer Dialogue Tour.
- At 9:43am on October 16, 2009, Wayne Black said…
- Rein- your comment about farm house severances speaks volumes about the difference between, what I would call a real farmer, and a person who wants to farm.
That may be why, locally, we do not see the want for severances. A local cashcropper even tears the houses down instead of severing. He values the dirt - not the house.
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Annual Cost Of Raising Hogs IHas ncreased 12.6%.Contest launched to find Faces of Farming family
For the second year in a row, a contest is being launched to select one farmer or farm family to appear in the 2014 edition of the Faces of Farming calendar.Farm Management Canada (FMC) Launches International Farm Management Competition
Competitors from across Canada have the opportunity to win a trip of a lifetime to attend the International Farm Management Congress in Poland July 2013, all expenses paid.Forage Report
Alfalfa and grass are growing well and will respond quickly to moisture and heat. The May 14th frost did very little damage to established alfalfa and new seedings.© 2013 Created by Darren Marsland.
